Certified Payroll Specialist

Job overview

The Certified Payroll Specialist role is an onsite position based in Rockville, MD, with a salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 per year. This role supports the Federal Systems team at Johnson Controls, a company dedicated to modernizing critical federal facilities. This position is responsible for managing the full payroll cycle, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage regulations such as the Davis Bacon Act and Service Contract Act, and supporting the accounting team with general ledger reconciliations and reporting.

What you'll do

• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws
• process weekly payroll via ADP
• manage timesheets in Deltek Time
• prepare Davis Bacon Act and Service Contract Act benefit calculations
• maintain certified payroll documentation
• reconcile general ledger accounts
• support union payment processing
• assist with new project implementation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

rockville md

payroll

compliance

davis bacon act

sca

adp

deltek

accounting

$90k-$110k/yr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible for benefits on first day
• 3 weeks vacation
• 5 sick days
• 3 floating holidays
• 10 standard holidays.

Why this role

Specialized focus on federal prevailing wage compliance and SCA/DBA regulations.

About the employer

Johnson Controls is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Certified Public Accountants. Sector: 54.