• Prevailing Wage Project Accountant

    Aston Carter (Minneapolis, MN)


    Job Title: Prevailing Wage Project AccountantJob Description

     

    Join a dynamic team specializing in prevailing wage reporting support and project accounting. This role involves collaboration with project teams to ensure alignment with contractual requirements and accurate payroll processing using LCPtracker.

    Responsibilities

    + Review construction contract requirements for assigned projects and attend project kickoff meetings to ensure alignment with project teams.

    + Ensure timely weekly reporting per contract requirements and log any payment shortfalls.

    + Support third-party contractually required monitoring as needed.

    + Review project settings in LCPtracker for accuracy and verify wage determination data for correctness.

    + Load payroll information into LCPtracker and review for accuracy and completeness.

    + Work with project teams and payroll to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate payments, especially for apprentices.

    + Raise awareness of financial implications of discrepancies and adjustments.

    + Generate and provide weekly payroll and apprentice reports from LCPtracker to meet customer billing requirements.

    + Respond to general questions on prevailing wage and LCPtracker processes.

    + Represent the organization's interests when interacting with project auditors.

    + Assist with annual and special audits as necessary.

    + Review team member setups and timecard reports prior to processing.

    Essential Skills

    + 3+ years of experience in Payroll, Prevailing Wage, or Project Accounting.

    + Experience in the construction, engineering, or architecture industry.

    + Proficiency in pivot tables and vlookups.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Knowledge of certified payroll reports.

    + Experience with project accounting.

    Work Environment

    This role is part of a newly created team following the Oracle Cloud implementation, focusing primarily on payroll with a mix of project accounting responsibilities. The team addresses prevailing wage and IRA projects, engaging in frequent communication with project teams. Employees are expected to be in the office three days a week, from Tuesday to Thursday, following two weeks of in-office training. The organization utilizes Oracle, UKG, and LCP for certified payroll reports, and training on LCP is provided. The shared service location houses the majority of the Accounting and Finance team, supporting a workforce of 6-7k employees.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $40.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.