Payroll Specialist - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Ledgent Finance & Accounting, a leader in providing staffing solutions is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage payroll for our construction client. The successful candidate will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.

Salary: $26-$35/ hourly, temp to hire

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Accurately calculate and process weekly/bi-weekly payroll for construction employees across multiple clients, including timecards, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Client Support: Serve as the primary payroll contact for assigned construction company clients, providing timely responses and solutions to payroll-related inquiries.
• Compliance Management: Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as union agreements (if applicable).
• Certified Payroll Reporting: Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for clients working on government-funded projects, ensuring compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act and prevailing wage laws.
• Time Tracking: Verify employee timesheets and hours worked for various construction projects using [Time Tracking Software], ensuring data is accurate and approved by clients.
• Job Costing: Work with clients to allocate labor costs to specific projects and provide detailed reports on payroll expenses for job costing purposes.
• Deductions & Benefits: Manage employee benefits and deductions for construction workers, including health insurance, garnishments, and other benefits as directed by the client.
• Record Keeping: Maintain organized and accurate payroll records for all clients, ensuring data is available for audits and client requests.
• Client Reporting: Provide clients with detailed payroll reports, wage analysis, and labor cost breakdowns as requested.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of payroll experience, preferably in the construction industry or a staffing firm supporting construction clients.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with payroll software (e.g., ADP, QuickBooks, Sage) and construction-specific time tracking/job costing systems.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction payroll processes, certified payroll requirements, and prevailing wage laws.
• Client-Focused: Ability to build strong relationships with clients and provide high-level support while managing multiple client accounts.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to handle large volumes of payroll data while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills for resolving payroll issues with both employees and clients.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.