Certified Payroll and Prevailing Wage Specialist Flaherty & Collins Properties - 3.3 Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time $36 - $41 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Accounting experience within construction industry Labor law compliance Associate's degree in accounting Contract documentation review Coordinating with subcontractors on construction projects Associate's degree in Business Administration Collaborating with government agencies Research Mid-level Bachelor's degree in business administration Regulatory legal research Data integrity and documentation Construction industry experience Team training Compliance documentation Managing projects Business Administration Construction accounting Productivity software Payroll reconciliation Bachelor's degree in accounting Business Associate's degree 2 years Accounting Payroll record maintenance

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Kansas City Office - Kansas City, MO Creating Value Through Vibrant Communities With expertise in market-rate, affordable, and mixed-use communities, we specialize in innovative public and private partnerships. Since 1993, we've delivered over $3 billion in developments and maintain a robust pipeline exceeding $1 billion. Our purpose— Creating Value Through Vibrant Communities —drives everything we do. Guided by our core values, we foster a dynamic and collaborative environment: Diligent Winning Mindset Respectful Team Player Humbly Confident Integrity Join our award-winning team! In 2024, we were recognized as being among the Top 50 Development and Construction Firms by Multi-Housing News, Commercial Property Executive, and RE Journals. If you're passionate, driven, and ready to thrive, we want to hear from you. Apply today and start building a brighter future with Flaherty & Collins Construction! Certified Payroll & Prevailing Wage Specialist At Flaherty & Collins Construction, building great communities means more than delivering projects on time and on budget. It also means doing things the right way. Our Certified Payroll & Prevailing Wage Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring our construction projects meet the payroll and prevailing wage requirements that come with public, affordable, and other regulated projects. We're looking for a Certified Payroll & Prevailing Wage Specialist who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with regulations, numbers, and people. If you enjoy digging into the details, solving compliance challenges, and helping project teams and subcontractors understand what's required, this could be a great opportunity for you.

What You'll Do:

Prepare, process, and submit weekly certified payroll reports for applicable federal, state, and local prevailing wage projects. Review project contracts and documentation to identify certified payroll, prevailing wage, wage determination, and reporting requirements. Collect, review, and reconcile subcontractor certified payroll submissions for completeness and accuracy. Monitor applicable federal and state wage determinations and fringe benefit requirements and communicate updates to project teams and subcontractors. Track missing, incomplete, or non-compliant payroll submissions and follow up with subcontractors to ensure timely corrections. Maintain certified payroll records, Statements of Compliance, and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable requirements. Maintain accurate tracking logs for certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements across active projects. Serve as a primary point of contact for certified payroll audits and information requests from owners, funding agencies, and government agencies. Train and support subcontractors and project teams on certified payroll requirements and correction processes. Partner with Construction Accounting on labor classifications, apprentice ratios, wage calculations, and fringe benefit requirements. Assist with certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements during the bidding and proposal process. Stay current on changes to the Davis-Bacon Act, related regulations, and state prevailing wage laws applicable to Flaherty & Collins projects. Identify opportunities to improve certified payroll processes, workflows, and compliance documentation. Support Construction Accounting and Project Teams with payroll-related questions, documentation requests, and special projects. What Makes You a

Great Fit:

You have 2+ years of experience with certified payroll reporting, prevailing wage compliance, or Davis-Bacon Act requirements. Construction accounting or compliance experience is a strong plus. You have a strong understanding of wage calculations, fringe benefits, labor classifications, and compliance documentation. You're exceptionally detail-oriented and take ownership of producing accurate, complete work. You're highly organized and comfortable managing multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities. You're confident communicating with subcontractors, project teams, internal leadership, and external partners. You're analytical and enjoy researching regulations, identifying issues, and finding practical solutions. You're comfortable learning and navigating technology, with proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Viewpoint, LCPtracker, or similar certified payroll software is a plus. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered. You embody our core values of

Diligent, Winning Mindset, Respectful Team Player, Humbly Confident, and Integrity Benefits Package:

Health Benefits:

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance Wellness Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program Virtual Doctor Visits Retirement Planning:

401k program with a company match Employer-Paid Life Insurance Paid Time Off- Personal Time, Birthday, Diversity Day, and 8.5 Holidays. Paid Parental Leave Rental Discounts Industry Memberships Company Events Volunteer Opportunities Employer-Paid Training & Certifications Employee Referral Program Bonus Opportunities Flaherty & Collins Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.