The Audit Clerk reports to a designated Manager and is responsible for examining business records of construction contractors (including electronic payroll submissions) to ensure compliance with labor laws and Project Labor Agreement (PLA) provisions; using computer skills to address issues with the Labor Law Compliance System (LCMS) utilized by contractors; providing support to Inspectors tasked with investigating alleged violations of prevailing wage mandates; responding to FOIL requests; and performing other related duties or special projects as needed, such as audits of contractors.
Responsibilities include:
Assist LLC Director, Operations Manager, Finance Manager and Senior Management Specialist (Field Inspector) with special projects;
Perform desk audits of Certified Payroll Records (CPRs) and Daily Signature Logs (DSLs), including Review/Release of non-compliant CPRs for incorrect wages/benefits, improper apprentice ratios, inaccuracies, and/or evidence of non-compliance.
Provide non-compliant findings to the assigned Field Inspector for cross-reference and additional research into possible labor law violations or Project Labor Agreement (PLA) violations;
Follow-up with contractors and/or Construction Management (CMs) on non-compliance issues;
Prepare and update investigation files with all supporting documentation including field inspections, email communications, desk audit reviews, assignments and liens;
Respond to labor law inquiries from workers, unions, contractors, CMs and Project Officers (POs) via the dedicated Labor Law email, Microsoft TEAMS and Hotline;
Address and expeditiously resolve issues involving LCMS as liaison between the Helpdesk, E-Comply Solutions and contractors;
Manage LCMS Compliance Reports (i.e. unreviewed certified payroll records [CPRs] and packages from POs, and unreviewed CPRs to ensure timely submission), including contacting POs to review required CPRs in LCMS and to submit required documents to LLC;
Evaluate whether CPR submissions are compliant with policies and procedures as well as the requirements of the PLA and NYS Labor Law 220;
Ensure timely electronic submission of DSLs as part of audit review;
Prepare and coordinate CPR and DSL log documents for archiving and Central Files transfers;
Provide specialized support to asbestos removal industry contractors and unions by ensuring that environmental firms remain current in employee benefit contributions to the union locals representing these workers;
Receive delinquency letters from union benefit fund offices and collaborate with contractors to address delinquencies including creating payment plans;
Secure restitution for underpayments to workers and unions;
Research and reply expeditiously to all assigned Petition/FOIL requests as received from Legal, Finance, OIG, the NYC Comptroller’s Office and other agencies.
Qualifications:
Ability to speak, understand, and be understood in English; and
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; and/or
High School Diploma/GED and two years of full-time experience as an accountant, auditor, financial analyst, construction manager, clerk, contractor, or investigator; and
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Construction industry experience is preferred;
Knowledge of the building trades and the various craft trade classifications;
Previous experience as an accountant, auditor, financial analyst; construction manager, clerk, contractor, or investigator;
Experience in researching, examining and analyzing financial data and records to substantiate fraud allegations;
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills;
Comfortable with customer service on the telephone or online;
Ability to learn new computer applications and programs;
Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Punjabi/Hindi is helpful but not required.
For more than thirty years, Penda Aiken, Inc. has committed itself to serving New York State, solidifying our position as a leading talent acquisition firm in the Northeast. Our team of industry experts collaborates closely with top-tier companies and exceptional candidates, providing personalized guidance to ensure the best possible results for everyone involved.
Partnering with Penda Aiken Inc. means positioning yourself for success. We provide access to competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits such as healthcare and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off (PTO), all delivered with personalized attention.
Penda Aiken, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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