Compliance Specialist - Overaa Construction

About Overaa

Overaa is a leading Bay Area general contractor specializing in a variety of market sectors including commercial, education, life science, municipal infrastructure, industrial, energy, healthcare, and transportation. Overaa is a well-established company with a team of highly skilled, self-performing craftspeople and a family vibe. Overaa was ranked as a Bay Area Best Places to Work seven years in a row and outperforms industry benchmarks in compensation and benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position requires ability to review and verify various certified payroll records of subcontractors, to determine compliance with the applicable rules and regulations of projects as assigned.

As a member of the accounting team, the Compliance Specialist works within a collaborative environment to execute assignments, meet deadlines and provide assistance in a professional manner.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and verify various certified payroll and related records of subcontractors, including fringe benefits statements, employer training contributions, and apprenticeship paperwork to determine compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Submit Overaa’s certified payroll and related documents, as required by contract, to Owners and the State.
• Prepare reports (apprenticeship, workforce, skilled and trained compliance) when necessary.
• Work closely with subcontractors to identify and remedy issues found.
• Work closely with compliance monitoring groups; prepare for audits, when necessary.

Interface:

• Report to Compliance Supervisor
• Work closely with Project Accountants, AP and Payroll teams
• Work with other accounting staff as needed
• Work with PM’s, Project Engineers and Project Assistants for the projects to which they are assigned
• Communicate with project Owners and subcontractors

Optimal Qualifications:

• Experience - Two years recent experience in a certified payroll compliance position in the construction industry.

• Understanding of Labor Compliance policies, procedures and practice.
• Understanding of California Labor Code and Federal Davis Bacon Laws pertaining to Public Works Projects.
• Experience with LCP Tracker, Elations & eCPR desirable
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high energy, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to shift between tasks
• Self-starter
• Reliable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (attributes to be successful in the job)

• Exhibits company core values
• Teamwork orientation
• Strict confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy & quality focus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple and sometime changing priorities
• Initiative and sense of responsibility
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Enthusiastic attitude and excellent work ethic
• Good organization, planning & time management skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (minimum requirements before going into job)

Technical skills:

• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Must have good organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage time effectively while handling multiple projects

Human relations skills:

• Must work well with others
• Clear, effective communication skills
• Ability to give and take direction
• Ability to work well independently

Problem Solving Skills:

• Ability to take a task with minimal direction and complete it
• Ability to work with others to resolve accounting issues
• Ability to foresee and meet challenges effectively
• Ability to ask questions when something is unclear

Commitments/Characteristics of Excellent Performance:

• Understands and identifies priorities and effectively coordinates.
• Excellent follow through on assignments and conveys status without having to be asked.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrates consistently helpful and collaborative behavior

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The position requires work in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 25 lbs.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.

Benefits:

As part of our on-going commitment to our employees, we offer extremely competitive and comprehensive benefit packages.

• Competitive Salary
• Incentive/Bonus Plans
• Medical Insurance/Pharmacy Coverage
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pre-Tax Child/Elder Care
• Life Insurance/Long Term Disability
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Benefits
• On-site gym and wellness program
• Corporate Philanthropy -- Overaa Cares Program
• Professional Training - Continuous Improvement Program

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

The anticipated salary range for this position is TBD per year. This does not include bonus compensation or other benefits such as health, disability, life, retirement, or other benefits which may impact total compensation. The actual offered salary to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to skill set, experience, education, qualifications, and location. This salary range is subject to future modification.

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