Certified Payroll Specialist

Certified Payroll Specialist

Location: Jurupa Valley, CA

Pay Rate: $30–$35 per hour

Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist to join our team in Jurupa Valley. This position will be responsible for processing and reviewing certified payroll reports, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage requirements, and maintaining accurate payroll documentation for construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with certified payroll, a strong understanding of prevailing wage regulations, and excellent attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit weekly certified payroll reports in accordance with prevailing wage requirements.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage regulations, including DIR and Davis-Bacon requirements.

• Review employee timecards, hours worked, job classifications, and applicable wage rates.

• Verify fringe benefits, overtime calculations, deductions, and payroll classifications for accuracy.

• Submit certified payroll reports through online portals, including LCPtracker, eCPR, or similar systems.

• Maintain accurate payroll records, employee documentation, and supporting compliance records.

• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, missing information, and reporting errors.

• Coordinate with project managers, field supervisors, and accounting to obtain necessary payroll information.

• Assist with payroll audits and respond to requests for supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience processing certified payroll is required.

• Working knowledge of prevailing wage laws, DIR, and Davis-Bacon regulations.

• Familiarity with certified payroll reporting systems such as LCPtracker, eCPR, or similar platforms.

• Understanding of payroll calculations, overtime, fringe benefits, and employee classifications.

• Strong Excel, data entry, and administrative skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to meet weekly payroll and reporting deadlines.

Compensation & Work Schedule

• Pay: $30–$35 per hour, depending on experience.

• Location: Jurupa Valley, CA.

• Schedule: Full-time.

• Work Arrangement: 100% onsite.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

Search managed by: Allison Lau

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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