firstPRO, Inc
Senior Payroll Specialist
This is an established and rapidly growing organization based in Worcester County, MA seeking a
Senior Payroll Specialist
to manage and support the accurate and timely processing of payroll for several hundred employees. This is a critical role within the HR/Finance team, requiring a high level of attention to detail, compliance knowledge, and a drive for continuous improvement.
Base pay range $65,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr
Key Responsibilities
Process weekly/bi-weekly payroll for employees, including those working under prevailing wage contracts.
Maintain compliance with Davis-Bacon Act, Service Contract Act (SCA), and/or applicable state prevailing wage laws.
Calculate and apply fringe benefits correctly (cash or bona fide benefit plans).
Review certified payroll reports (CPRs) and submit them to appropriate agencies and clients as required.
Track job classifications, hours worked, and wage determinations for each prevailing wage project.
Collaborate with project managers and HR to ensure accurate classification and wage compliance.
Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain payroll records and documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
Stay current with changes in payroll laws, tax regulations, and prevailing wage determinations.
Support internal and external audits, including DOL and state agency audits.
Qualifications Required:
High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, or Business preferred.
3+ years of payroll processing experience, including experience with prevailing wage jobs.
Strong knowledge of Davis-Bacon and state-specific prevailing wage laws.
Preferred:
Experience in the construction or government contracting industries.
Familiarity with certified payroll software and electronic reporting (e.g., LCPtracker, eMars, Elation Systems).
CPP or FPC certification is a plus.
Additional information
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Accounting
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Senior Payroll Specialist
to manage and support the accurate and timely processing of payroll for several hundred employees. This is a critical role within the HR/Finance team, requiring a high level of attention to detail, compliance knowledge, and a drive for continuous improvement.
Base pay range $65,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr
Key Responsibilities
Process weekly/bi-weekly payroll for employees, including those working under prevailing wage contracts.
Maintain compliance with Davis-Bacon Act, Service Contract Act (SCA), and/or applicable state prevailing wage laws.
Calculate and apply fringe benefits correctly (cash or bona fide benefit plans).
Review certified payroll reports (CPRs) and submit them to appropriate agencies and clients as required.
Track job classifications, hours worked, and wage determinations for each prevailing wage project.
Collaborate with project managers and HR to ensure accurate classification and wage compliance.
Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain payroll records and documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
Stay current with changes in payroll laws, tax regulations, and prevailing wage determinations.
Support internal and external audits, including DOL and state agency audits.
Qualifications Required:
High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, or Business preferred.
3+ years of payroll processing experience, including experience with prevailing wage jobs.
Strong knowledge of Davis-Bacon and state-specific prevailing wage laws.
Preferred:
Experience in the construction or government contracting industries.
Familiarity with certified payroll software and electronic reporting (e.g., LCPtracker, eMars, Elation Systems).
CPP or FPC certification is a plus.
Additional information
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Accounting
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