• Process payroll accurately and in compliance with Section 45Z requirements for employees performing qualifying work.
• Ensure payroll records clearly segregate and identify hours attributable to eligible and non-eligible work.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations as they relate to credit-eligible work.

• Establish and manage systems and controls to track qualifying work tasks and the number of hours each employee performs eligible work.
• Partner with Operations, HR, and Project Management teams to validate task eligibility and ensure accurate time capture.
• Review and reconcile timekeeping data to confirm completeness, accuracy, and consistency with Section 45Z requirements.

• Determine and apply the appropriate prevailing wage rates for eligible work classifications.
• Apply, track, and monitor fringe benefit rates to ensure they meet or exceed required thresholds.
• Conduct periodic reviews to confirm continued compliance with prevailing wage and fringe benefit requirements.

• Identify wage or fringe underpayments related to Section 45Z-eligible work.
• Calculate required corrections, including any applicable underpayment interest.
• Ensure timely payment of wage adjustments and interest to affected employees in accordance with statutory and regulatory timelines.

• Maintain detailed, organized, and auditable payroll records supporting Section 45Z credit claims.
• Prepare documentation and schedules required for internal reviews, external audits, and government examinations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert during audits, inquiries, or reviews related to payroll and credit eligibility.

• Coordinate with Tax, Legal, Finance, HR, and Operations to align payroll practices with Section 45Z credit strategy.
• Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on payroll, timekeeping, and compliance requirements tied to eligible work.
• Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls related to Section 45Z payroll compliance.

• Monitor regulatory guidance and interpretive updates related to Section 45Z and prevailing wage requirements.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Support system enhancements or implementations related to payroll, time tracking, and compliance reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in payroll processing, payroll compliance, or wage and hour administration.
• Demonstrated experience with prevailing wage and fringe benefit requirements.
• Strong understanding of payroll controls, compliance documentation, and audit support.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage complex, regulated payroll environments.

• Experience supporting federal tax credit programs or incentive-based payroll compliance.
• Familiarity with government contracting, energy, manufacturing, or other industries subject to prevailing wage rules.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or similar certification.
• Experience working with large payroll and timekeeping systems.

• Advanced knowledge of payroll regulations and wage compliance concepts
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory guidance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management and organizational abilities
• High level of discretion and integrity

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