Payroll Specialist

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a Certified Payroll Specialist to support our growing client that is in the Construction industry. This temporary to hire position focuses on certified payroll reporting, apprenticeship verification, and related administrative functions.

Work Location :

Hybrid schedule — 4 days per week onsite in Oakland, CA, and 1 day remote after the initial training period.

Key Responsibilities

Upload, verify, and maintain certified payroll reports in compliance with prevailing wage requirements.

Track, collect, and upload apprenticeship certificates and other project-specific employee documentation.

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in all payroll submissions and reports.

Collaborate with internal teams to maintain compliance with all relevant regulations.

Perform additional administrative and accounting support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma required; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field preferred.

Minimum 2 years of experience working with certified payroll, fringe benefits, and prevailing wage compliance (DIR and Davis-Bacon).

Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; team-oriented and dependable.

Proficiency with MS Office Suite; experience with LCP Tracker, Elations, or Sage is highly desirable.

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. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , 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.