FCC Construcción · 20 hours ago
Payroll Clerk
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expFCC Construcción is seeking a Payroll Clerk to support the accurate and timely processing of payroll for both union and non-union employees. The role involves ensuring compliance with payroll laws and assisting with data entry, time sheet verification, and reporting while coordinating with various teams to resolve payroll-related issues.
Construction
Responsibilities
Process weekly payroll for union and non-union employees under the supervision of the Payroll Manager
Accurately enter and validate employee timesheets, including tracking of multiple shifts, trades, and union-specific work classifications
Assist in preparing certified payroll reports in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, New York State prevailing wage laws, and NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) requirements
Verify payroll deductions, including garnishments, union dues, benefit contributions, and retirement plans
Maintain and track multiple union base pay rates and fringe benefit rates across different crafts, collective bargaining agreements, contracts, and reporting periods
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records in compliance with company policies, labor regulations, and applicable union agreements
Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, timesheet discrepancies, and union-related payroll matters
Assist with the preparation of payroll-related reports, including overtime tracking, workforce headcount, labor cost allocation, and union reporting summaries
Provide support during internal and external audits (e.g., union audits, Department of Labor audits, MTA audits, DDC or city agency reviews) by maintaining organized records and producing required documentation
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee information at all times
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
5+ years of payroll or accounting experience, preferably in construction or large-scale infrastructure projects
Must have knowledge of New York State and New York City payroll practices, including prevailing wage laws, overtime regulations, wage theft prevention requirements, and applicable tax and labor compliance laws
Proficiency in payroll or ERP systems (e.g., Vista by Viewpoint, CMiC, Sage, ADP Construction Payroll) and Microsoft Excel (vlookups, pivot tables)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Must be flexible with working hours, including the ability to work mid-day/evening (2nd shift) schedules as project needs require
Ability to manage high volumes of employee records and union classifications across multiple shifts and work locations
Understanding of project-based labor cost tracking and job costing structures, including cost codes, labor codes, and work package reporting
Ability to interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements across multiple trades
Strong understanding of certified payroll laws, union fringe benefits, and prevailing wage classifications
Comfortable supporting field supervision in resolving timekeeping or classification disputes
Must maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive payroll data in accordance with company policy and legal regulations
Work is primarily office-based with extended periods of computer use for payroll data entry and reporting
Must be able to sit, type, and review payroll documentation for prolonged periods with accuracy
Occasional site visits or employee support tasks may be required
Minimal physical effort beyond standard office activities, though occasional lifting of files or boxes up to 20 lbs may be necessary
Flexibility to work extended hours during peak payroll cycles and project milestones
Preferred
Experience processing union payroll in New York City, with familiarity in collective bargaining agreements and prevailing wage compliance, strongly preferred
Strong familiarity with certified payroll requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, as well as local city and state reporting requirements (e.g., LCPtracker, Elation Systems, or similar platforms)
Company
FCC Construcción
Lideres en infraestructuras internacionales. Más de 120 años de experiencia en todos los ámbitos de la ingeniería y de la construcción.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase