Payroll Specialist, Certified & Prevailing Wage

Job Locations US-CA-Los Angeles
Job ID
2025-12534
Job Category
Administrative Support
Employment Status
Full-Time

We are looking to add a Certified Payroll and Prevailing Wage Specialist to our Shared Services team on a fully remote basis.

 

GFT’s Shared Service Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, IT Services and Marketing & Communications, is essential for managing and supporting the company's global operations. Shared Services is part of a broader strategy to transform the business and improve efficiency. The support of this amazing team of professionals is the backbone of our ability to deliver infrastructure consulting and design services.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

This position will be primarily responsible for ensuring all certified payroll report submissions are in accordance with federal/state requirements, while working as part of the payroll team.

 

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

  • Implement company procedures for monitoring wage compliance and reporting.
  • Prepare and submit weekly Certified Payroll reports for jobs covered under the California Department of Industrial relations and Non-DIR  jobs via DIR website and software such as LCP Tracker, Elation, etc.
  • Adjust certified payroll records as needed.
  • Review, submit and maintain certified payroll reports, as both the contractor and subcontractor, for compliance. This includes verifying hours worked, checking and maintaining the prevailing wage rates, craft classifications, fringe benefit rates, and fringe benefit statements.
  • Collect, review, analyze records and support documents for inaccuracies, errors, deficiencies, incompleteness, etc.
  • Issue requests for missing and revised documentation.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and/or requested, including assisting with U.S. and Canadian payroll processing, including data entry, following up with employees and other miscellaneous tasks needed to complete the payroll process.
  • Assist with special projects as needed.
  • Provide data to other departments as needed, including assisting with internal and external audits.

What you will bring to our firm:

  • 2+ years of experience with non-union Certified Payroll Reporting within the construction industry is required.
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree required or a high school diploma with equivalent relevant experience.
  • Experience with Caltrans or other California certified payroll.
  • Knowledge of federal and state labor laws, prevailing wage requirements, and certified payroll regulations.
  • Detail oriented with the ability to multitask and deal with changing priorities throughout the workday, as well as maintain confidentiality.
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) experience.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships both within and outside of GFT.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote and/or office environment.

 

What we prefer you bring:

  • Experience with Deltek VantagePoint, or other accounting software.
  • Familiarity with LCP Tracker and Elation.
  • Prior experience working with engineering and/or architecture firms.
 
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $85,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
 
Featured Benefits: 
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

 

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.


Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

 

Sponsorship is not being offered for this position.


Location: Remote
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $65,000-$85,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location


GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.


"California Applicants"
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

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