Payroll Specialist

Compensation: $45,000-50,000

This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends on applicants credentials.

At Utilitra, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, and credentials, when determining the base salary offered.

Company Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance (medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance are provided)
• 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
• Paid holidays
• Paid personal/sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance
• Various discount programs

About Our Company:

Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions. We offer design, construction, and metering services to utilities, and supply businesses and municipalities with robust technology services through our team of IT professionals. Our ability to integrate distinct specialties gives customers the opportunity to work with a coordinated team for the design and maintenance of their infrastructure.

Utilitra has been recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as a Best Places to Work finalist, one of St. Louis' 50 Fastest Growing Companies, and one of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses. We were also recognized by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the area's Top Work Places.

Overview:

The Certified Payroll Specialist is responsible for establishing, streamlining, and maintaining compliance with the Davis Bacon Act and producing timely and accurate certified payroll. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities but may assist in training new payroll staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall day-to-day activities surrounding Davis Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) compliance.
• Collect data and prepare certified payroll reports to remain in compliance. Submit data via web-based applications including pay rates, fringe benefit statements, and employer training contributions.
• Verify correctness and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Review contracts to determine additional labor compliance requirements.
• Send correspondence for missing documents and request revised documentation to ensure compliance.

• Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and issues.

• Provide training and guidance on prevailing wage requirements and payroll procedures.

• Partners with field operations team, legal, and accounting/finance team to ensure proper and accurate processing of payrolls.

• Maintain detailed records of wages, hours worked, and job classifications for audit purposes.

The person in this role will uphold the culture of Utilitra, including relationship building with customers as well as general behavior on Utilitra or client premises or at other Utilitra-sponsored events.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is strongly preferred.
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in payroll processing, preferably in construction or government contracting.
• Experience with prevailing wage payroll and certified payroll reporting is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with LPCTracker, eMars, Elations, and other prevailing wage software is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of tax and wage laws.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Physical Requirements:

• Extensive reading of both written figures and words, typed reports, and computer screens.
• Data entry up to six (6) hours per day.
• Phone communication approximately one (1) hour per day.
• Sitting for prolonged periods in meetings can be four (4) or more hours each day.
• Communicating verbally with other staff, contractors, vendors, and customers continually.
• Moving between meetings and buildings to communicate with customers, usually less than one (1) hour per day.
• Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional stooping, reaching or bending.

Travel Requirements:

This role does not require any travel.

Utilitra is committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where diversity is expected and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches our mission, vision, and core values and is a critical component to our company's success.

Utilitra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We proudly extend consideration for employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, protected veteran status, or any other criteria protected by law.