Payroll & Prevailing Wage Coordinator

About the Role

The Fountain Group, a national staffing company, is looking to engage a Certified Payroll & Prevailing Wage Coordinator for a notable client. This is a fully remote contract opportunity with standard business hours and compensation up to $30 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process and review payroll data related to Prevailing Wage and Certified Payroll compliance.
• Verify payroll records to ensure timely and precise employee payments.
• Maintain and update Microsoft Excel reports daily, utilizing complex formulas and data validations.
• Identify and rectify errors, omissions, or inconsistencies in payroll information.
• Investigate discrepancies and escalate issues that require further guidance.
• Submit required payroll and compliance documentation via state and client portals efficiently.
• Safeguard confidential employee and payroll information through rigorous recordkeeping.
• Work collaboratively with team members and provide assistance based on workload demands.
• Contribute to process improvements and system upgrades as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Relevant experience in payroll, certified payroll, prevailing wage compliance, or related fields.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with skills in formulas, data analysis, and validation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and comfort handling numerical data.
• Ability to follow complex multi-step procedures with accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Trustworthy in managing sensitive employee and payroll data.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fully remote setting.

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on experience specifically with Certified Payroll and Prevailing Wage programs.
• Familiarity with payroll compliance reporting and wage documentation submission.
• Experience utilizing state, government, or client portals for document submissions.
• Comfort working with large-scale payroll databases and extensive Excel reports.

Additional Information

Applicants may be required to complete an Excel proficiency test during the interview process. By applying, candidates consent to receiving calls, AI-driven communications, text messages, or emails from the employer and its partners, with messaging rates and privacy policies applicable.