Job Description

Payroll Accountant

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: India - Gurugram

Reporting To: Ecaterina Sharapova

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
• 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.
• Experience in construction, government contracting, or public works industries.
• Familiarity with LCPtracker, eMars, or similar certified payroll platforms.
• FPC or CPP certification (Fundamental Payroll Certification / Certified Payroll Professional).
• Experience with multi-state payroll and union / prevailing wage fringe benefit reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• One way travel (Office to Home) Expenses cover.
• Being a part of a multi-cultural, dynamic work environment.
• Opportunity to work in a US-based fast-growing company with significant impact in the industry.
• Professional development (seminars, courses).