Project Payroll Analyst

Project Payroll

Position Summary

The Prevailing Wage & Compliance Reporting Analyst is responsible for managing all wage compliance and reporting requirements for HUD and MSHDA projects. This role brings work currently handled by a third-party consulting firm in-house, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, subcontractor compliance, and uninterrupted project draw payments. The position will support multiple concurrent projects and collaborate closely with Accounting, HR, and external subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all prevailing wage and compliance reporting for HUD and MSHDA-funded construction projects

Prepare, submit, and maintain required wage reports and compliance documentation on a recurring (monthly/project-based) basis

Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure all required documentation is submitted, accurate, and up to date

Verify subcontractor compliance with federal and state requirements, including SAM.gov registration and reporting standards

Monitor compliance timelines to prevent delays in project draw payments

Serve as the internal point of contact for wage reporting and compliance questions

Work cross-functionally with Accounting and HR (HR retains responsibility for payroll processing)

Maintain organized records and documentation for audits and project reviews

Provide administrative and accounting support during downtime as capacity allows

Projects & Workload Context

Approximately six (6) HUD/MSHDA projects anticipated between mid-March and fall of the year

Projects staggered across multiple start dates, requiring ongoing monthly reporting

Role replaces a third-party consulting service currently billing on a per-project, per-month basis

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the Accounting Controller

Works closely with the HR Director and Accounting team

M-F, 4 days onsite 1 remote

Top Skills Details

Payroll,Payroll processing,Prevailing Wage,HUD,MSHDA

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working in construction, real estate development, or government-funded projects

Accounting, payroll compliance, or project-based financial reporting experience

Experience transitioning work from third-party vendors to in-house operations

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Southfield, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/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 fully onsite position in Southfield,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026.

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] for other accommodation options.