Payroll Accountant
Utilities OneSummary
Utilities One is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage W-2 payroll processing with a focus on prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance. This role is responsible for accurate, timely payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including the calculation of prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience administering W-2 payroll and a working knowledge of prevailing wage regulations.
Required Skills
Prevailing WagePaychexCertified PayrollADPW-2 Payroll
Details
- Experience Required
- 1+ years
- Posted
- Jun 25, 2026
Description
At Utilities One, we are driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to building the future of critical infrastructure. As a trusted turnkey solutions provider across telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center sectors, we deliver high-quality services that connect and empower communities. In addition to our core operations, we offer specialized consulting services that help our clients design, optimize, and execute complex infrastructure projects with confidence and precision. We believe our greatest strength is our people — a team of dedicated professionals who bring expertise, collaboration, and integrity to everything they do. Join us and become part of a growing organization where your contributions make a meaningful impact.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage W-2 payroll processing with a focus on prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance. This role is responsible for accurate, timely payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including the calculation of prevailing wage rates, fringe benefits, and the preparation of certified payroll reports for public works and government-funded projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience administering W-2 payroll and a working knowledge of prevailing wage regulations.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage W-2 payroll processing with a focus on prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance. This role is responsible for accurate, timely payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including the calculation of prevailing wage rates, fringe benefits, and the preparation of certified payroll reports for public works and government-funded projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience administering W-2 payroll and a working knowledge of prevailing wage regulations.
- Process end-to-end W-2 payroll on a weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly basis for all employees.
- Calculate and apply prevailing wage rates, including base pay and fringe benefits, in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act and applicable state prevailing wage laws.
- Prepare, review and submit certified payroll reports (e.g., Form WH-347) for public works and government-funded projects.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws, including overtime, multiple work classifications, and shift differentials.
- Reconcile payroll data, verify timesheets, and ensure correct labor coding by project and job classification.
- Manage payroll deductions, garnishments, benefits contributions, and tax withholdings.
- Prepare and file payroll tax filings and respond to wage audits or labor compliance inquiries.
- Maintain accurate employee records, including new hires, terminations, and rate changes.
- Generate payroll reports for management, project teams, and auditors as needed.
- Stay current on changes to prevailing wage determinations and payroll regulations.
- Minimum 1 year of experience processing W-2 payroll at a U.S.-based company (required).
- Hands-on experience with prevailing wage and/or certified payroll reporting.
- Working knowledge of the Davis-Bacon Act and state prevailing wage requirements.
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
- Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks, Foundation, or similar) and Microsoft Excel. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- High level of confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive employee data.
Work schedule:
Monday - Friday from 15:00 till 23:00