SWIMS - Prevailing Wage & Certified Payroll Specialist jobs in United States
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Apex Companies · 2 weeks ago

SWIMS - Prevailing Wage & Certified Payroll Specialist

positionBrentwood, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$25/hr - $30/hr
date3+ years exp

Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US, focused on providing exceptional service to clients. The Prevailing Wage & Certified Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing compliance with prevailing wage laws and maintaining relationships with clients while ensuring accurate payroll records and documentation.

Civil EngineeringComplianceConstructionConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringWaste ManagementWaterWater Purification

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local labor laws, including prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll, and fringe benefit compliance per the DIR and Davis-Bacon
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including certified payroll records, and other required documentation. Submit all weekly & monthly reports to the appropriate agencies
Interpret prevailing wage requirements to provide guidance and assistance to payroll, project managers and project billers. Keep up with changes in labor laws, regulations, and prevailing wage requirements
Research and determine the applicable prevailing wage and fringe rates for specific job classifications and geographical areas. Monitor increases and changes throughout the year for each trade and area
Audit Apprentice hours to comply with the required ratio per trade
Assist with external audits and investigations as necessary and work with various agencies to resolve labor compliance issues and prevailing wage discrepancies
Develop and implement best practices, policies, and procedures
Assist with contract review and serve as backup personnel for Payroll Coordinator
Coordinate with subcontractors and sub-tiers certified payroll reports
Perform other duties and/or complete other projects assigned by senior leadership team

Qualification

Certified payroll experiencePrevailing wage knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelFoundation ERP softwareConstruction industry experienceAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTime-management skills

Required

3+ years of certified payroll & prevailing wage experience
Experience using Microsoft Excel and other MS Office programs
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Sound analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong understanding of payroll processes and requirements

Preferred

Construction industry experience preferred
Foundation ERP software, LCP Tracker, and other portal experience preferred

Company

Apex Companies

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Apex is a national water resources and environmental services firm that provides single-source solutions for routine and complex projects.
dateFounded in 1988
location
Rockville, Maryland, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.apexcos.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Tailwind Capital
2023-02-01Acquired
2019-01-01Undisclosed
2018-01-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

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David Fabianski
President & CEO
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Donell (Doni) Murphy
Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
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