Payroll Accountant

Department: Accounting

Location: India - Gurugram

Description

Utilities One Group is a US-based company supporting the telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center sectors through high-quality services and specialized consulting. Our greatest strength is our people, whose expertise, collaboration, and integrity help deliver meaningful results and lasting impact.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage W-2 payroll processing with a focus on prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance. This role is responsible for accurate, timely payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including the calculation of prevailing wage rates, fringe benefits, and the preparation of certified payroll reports for public works and government-funded projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience administering W-2 payroll and a working knowledge of prevailing wage regulations.

Work schedule: Monday - Friday from 5:30 PM till 1:30 AM IST

Location: EMAAR Digital Green, Tower B, Golf Course Road Extension, Sector 61, Gurugram, Haryana – 122011.

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).