Certified Payroll Specialist

Kforce Inc.

Rockville, MD

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$85–$90

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Certifications, Accounting Software, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Construction, Construction Projects, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Government Funding, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Public Works, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Short Messaging Service (SMS), State Laws and Regulations, Tax Regulations

LOCATION

Rockville, MD

POSTED

Today

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Certified Payroll Accountant in Rockville, MD. Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Certified Payroll Accountant to oversee certified payroll processing, prevailing wage compliance, and payroll accounting activities for public works and prevailing wage projects. This role is responsible for preparing certified payroll reports, ensuring compliance with labor regulations, reconciling payroll accounts, and supporting audits and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll knowledge, construction industry experience, and a thorough understanding of prevailing wage regulations. Key Responsibilities:

Process weekly certified payroll for prevailing wage and public works projects
Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon Act requirements, prevailing wage laws, and project-specific labor regulations
Verify employee labor classifications, wage rates, fringe benefits, and hours worked
Review certified payroll submissions for accuracy and completeness
Maintain payroll records, supporting documentation, and compliance files
Reconcile payroll records, deductions, taxes, labor allocations, and certified payroll reports
Prepare payroll-related journal entries and assist with account reconciliations
Coordinate payroll corrections, adjustments, and responses to compliance inquiries
Support internal and external audits by providing payroll and compliance documentation
Partner with Project Managers and field teams to resolve labor classification and timekeeping discrepancies
Monitor prevailing wage determinations and implement wage rate updates as required
Maintain confidentiality of employee and project information

Requirements:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
3-5 years of certified payroll or payroll administration experience within the construction industry
Strong knowledge of certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage requirements
Experience with Davis-Bacon Act compliance and public works projects
Proficiency in payroll systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting government-funded or public works construction projects
Knowledge of union payroll, fringe benefits, and labor compliance reporting
Experience with ERP and certified payroll reporting systems
Experience supporting payroll audits and compliance reviews

Key Skills:

Certified Payroll Processing
Prevailing Wage Compliance
Davis-Bacon Act Reporting
Payroll Accounting
Account Reconciliations
Payroll Tax & Labor Compliance
Construction Payroll
Excel & Payroll Systems
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Communication and Collaboration
Audit Support

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Financial Services

FOUNDED

1962

WEBSITE

http://www.kforce.com/

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