New Energy Equity · 10 hours ago
Prevailing Wage / Payroll Associate
Roseville, Minnesota, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yrNew Energy Equity is a leader in the renewable energy sector, seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Prevailing Wage / Payroll Associate to manage payroll with a focus on compliance and reporting. The role involves processing payroll, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and performing advanced data analysis using Excel.
EnergyPower GridSolar
No H1B
Responsibilities
Payroll Administration: Process bi-weekly payroll for ESS employees, ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness
Prevailing Wage Oversight: Research, calculate, and process prevailing wage rates for applicable employees, including complex calculations for fringe benefits, overtime, and apprentice scales
Certified Reporting: Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., Davis-Bacon, IRA, and state-specific prevailing wage laws)
Data Analysis & Excel Management: Utilize advanced Excel functions to manage payroll records, wage adjustments, and labor cost analysis
Compliance: Ensure full compliance with all payroll-related laws, including tax withholding, garnishments, and benefits contributions
Financial Reconciliation: Assist with reconciling payroll accounts and ensuring data integrity between payroll and accounting systems
Support & Resolution: Collaborate with HR and management to address employee payroll inquiries and resolve complex wage issues
Regulatory Monitoring: Stay updated on changes to prevailing wage laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements to ensure the company remains ahead of compliance curves
Audit Management: Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary payroll documentation, Excel-based reports, and compliance logs
Point of Contact: Act as the primary point-of-contact for Client Compliance team requests and deliverables
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a Payroll Associate or similar role, with a focus on prevailing wage payroll
Strong knowledge of prevailing wage laws, including the IRA and state-specific requirements
Proficiency in payroll related software and Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with certified payroll reporting and compliance requirements
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Able to manage time to meet tight payroll deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
Strong communication skills to interact with employees, management, and external agencies
Benefits
Retirement Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance and Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Benefits
Paid Absences
Company
New Energy Equity
Founded in 2013, New Energy Equity is an ALLETE company specializing in financing and developing solar power generation assets, providing clean electricity to commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers under long-term contracts.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
SmartPitch Ventures
2022-03-02Acquired
2019-05-28Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Matt Hankey
Co-Founder and CEO
Ahmar Zaman
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-04-11
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