Certified Payroll & Administrative Clerk

Payroll & Certified Payroll Clerk

Fosters Kraus is looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Payroll & Certified Payroll Clerk to assist with weekly payroll, Davis-Bacon/certified payroll reporting, and general administrative support.

This position requires someone who is accurate, organized, confidential, and comfortable working with payroll records, employee time, job information, and office systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the weekly payroll process from time review through final submission.
• Review employee time entries, PTO, overtime, deductions, and payroll changes.
• Prepare, track, and maintain Davis-Bacon / certified payroll records and reports.
• Help ensure payroll information is accurate for prevailing wage jobs, job classifications, and certified payroll requirements.
• Serve as a payroll contact for employees, supervisors, HR, accounting, and management.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with employee payroll and company information.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support as needed.
• Assist with reporting, data management, filing, vendor/customer support, internal communication, and special projects.
• Use QuickBooks, FieldEdge, payroll, HR, and reporting systems as needed.
• Use AI tools when helpful to improve efficiency, organize information, prepare documents, and support administrative workflows.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of payroll experience required.
• Davis-Bacon / certified payroll experience strongly preferred.
• Construction, trades, HVAC, plumbing, or field-service payroll experience preferred.
• QuickBooks and FieldEdge experience required or strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Organized, dependable, and willing to learn related payroll, HR, and reporting systems.

Full-time, hourly position.

$24–$28 per hour, depending on experience.

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person