Certified Payroll Specialist

For nearly 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything. THE FINANCE TEAM Our projects may be complex, but our approach is simple: we build great things and we do it with great people. The Finance team at Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) provides employees, stakeholders and customers with timely and accurate financial information. The Finance Department is comprised of six teams: Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing, Collections, Payroll and Tax that work closely together to ensure compliance and the financial well-being of the company. ABOUT THE ROLEThe Certified Payroll/Prevailing Wage Specialist will provide overall compliance support to federal and state assisted public work projects requiring prevailing wage and other specific labor requirements.

• Maintain and manage confidential information with discretion.
• Process and submit weekly certified payroll and compliance documents as required by mail or via secure online portals.
• Monitor, track and/or approve certified payroll and various required labor compliance documents submitted by lower tier subcontractors as necessary.
• Confirm the prevailing wage as set by the wage determination is being paid for the specific project.
• Communicate with lower tier subcontractors as needed to resolve CPR delinquency or discrepancies that need to be resolved.
• Work with payroll to resolve discrepancies that affect certified payroll reporting.
• Work with billing and A/P as needed with regards to subcontractors certified payroll.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices.
• Provide high level of customer service and ensure positive internal and external customer interactions.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of all communications and transactions.
• Stay updated on relevant regulations and standards governing payroll processing including labor compliance forms.
• Identify and resolve internal discrepancies on certified payroll reports.
• Perform periodic audits on adherence to, and accuracy of, public works compliance processes in place. Remedy gaps or inaccuracies in processes identified in audits.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert to support payroll and ensure client satisfaction.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of various payroll reports to customers.
• Provide high level of customer service and ensure positive customer interactions.

Skill: Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.Job Complexity: Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.Supervision: Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments.ABOUT YOU

• Work in a team environment coordinating with other team members for seamless processing.
• Intermediate Excel skills are required.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAny combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Licensure/Certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred. Experience: 2+ years of experience*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. #LI-JT1PLEASE NOTE: CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process. To learn more about "job scams" how to avoid them,