Certified Payroll Accountant

Certified Payroll Accountant

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)

BSNC is seeking a qualified Certified Payroll Accountant to join our team in Anchorage, Alaska. The role involves preparing, reviewing, and submitting certified payroll reports in accordance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements, including the Davis‑Bacon Act, and ensuring full compliance with contract‑specific labor regulations. The position requires accurate maintenance of payroll records, coordination with project managers and HR, and support of union reporting and verification processes.

• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports (e.g., WH‑347) on a weekly basis for all applicable projects.
• Ensure compliance with the Davis‑Bacon Act, state prevailing wage laws, and contract‑specific requirements.
• Maintain and update payroll records in compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Liaise with project managers, HR, and accounting departments to ensure correct payroll classification and coding.
• Respond to government agency audits, labor compliance officers, and third‑party compliance reviewers.
• Monitor changes in prevailing wage rates and regulations and work with accounting to apply updates appropriately.
• Train and support internal staff on certified payroll procedures and compliance requirements.
• Manage document retention for certified payroll and labor compliance records.
• Utilize labor compliance software such as LCPtracker, eMars, or similar platforms to manage and report on certified payroll.
• Coordinate union reporting and payment submissions as required by project labor agreements, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of dues, fringe benefits, and other contributions.
• Process and transmit employment verification data for current and former employees to The Work Number in compliance with corporate policy and third‑party verification requests.
• Support or serve as backup to the Payroll Tax Accountant during absences or peak periods.
• Serve as backup to the Payroll Analyst as needed, including assisting with processing payroll.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certified payroll reporting experience, preferably with a general contractor or in the construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of the Davis‑Bacon Act, state prevailing wage laws, and related labor compliance regulations.
• Proficiency with certified payroll and compliance tracking software (e.g., LCPtracker, eMars, or other).

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or similar credential.
• Experience managing certified payroll for subcontractors on public works or government‑funded projects.

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

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Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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