Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Compliance Specialist at Terrasmart Inc in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Terrasmart is the leading turn-key solution provider for solar mounting systems. We design, engineer, manufacture, and install solar mounting systems for commercial and utility scale projects. As a specialist in ground mount, roof mount, and custom designed specialty solar structures, we focus on providing best-in-class solar racking systems and project management capabilities to serve owners and integrators.

Terrasmart is an exciting and dynamic place to work, with a wide range of career opportunities. If you are looking to have a meaningful career with purpose, it's time to consider joining the Terrasmart team as an Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Compliance Specialist!

Position Summary
Terrasmart is seeking an Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Compliance Specialist. This team member will process and review Certified Payroll Reports and related documents for federal and state funded construction projects, to ensure compliance with the IRA. The IRA Compliance Specialist will also monitor and ensure compliance with various IRA Project Labor requirements and workforce requirements including apprentices. Your work and dedication will support various construction projects, ensure workers on IRA projects are paid prevailing wages, and support our team's continued success in this service area. You will also be supporting and entering data related to these projects on our customers portals.

Responsibilities:

• Review and verification of certified payroll records, fringe benefit statements, training contributions, and apprenticeship documents to determine compliance with applicable rules and regulations (submitted electronically or via hard copy documents).
• Facilitate the proper reporting of prevailing wages, fringe benefits, apprentice utilization, and resolution of employee wage violations.
• Communicate with internal and external customers and subcontractors to resolve discrepancies/inadequacies relative to IRA compliance issues.
• Track changes and updates to state and federal labor compliance and prevailing wage regulations and standards; apply changes/updates to the agency/client labor compliance procedures and practices.
• Assist with the development of IRA labor compliance policies, procedures, form templates, and instructional/operations manuals.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports to summarize review findings and data for customers.
• Answer customer requests and provide communications to customers on IRA labor data when needed.
• Be the lead person to share labor compliance requirements at pre-bid and pre-construction meetings with internal teams.
• Ensure projects achieve IRA compliance with applicable apprentice requirements.
• Monitor apprenticeship programs, ensuring compliance with Federal, State and Local agencies regulations.
• Help run the full payroll on some frequency and help calculate prevailing wages and fringes weekly.
• Be the payroll backup for the Payroll Manager and help with tax reporting.

Qualifications

• 2 Years of Experience in Multi-State payroll required.
• 1 Years of Experience in working with LCP tracker software.
• 2 Years of Experience working with Prevailing Wage Projects experience and certified payroll.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate experience developing administrative policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Inflation Reduction Act Standards Demonstrate ability to handle confidential information and material with highest degree of professional responsibility.
• Proficient computer knowledge and applications: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to present complex information in an understandable manner.
• Flexible and self-motivated.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Note: Sponsorship not available for this opportunity.

Work Conditions

• Hybrid (Combination of both In-office and work from Home)

Candidates must currently live within a commutable distance from Cincinnati to be considered for this opportunity.

Why Terrasmart?

• Outstanding Employee Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) with company match
• Meaningful Work in the Renewable Energy Industry
• Team-oriented culture
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
• Work/Life Balance

Please visit our website to learn more about our organization: https://www.terrasmart.com/

Integrity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our focus is on hiring and developing the best talent available and creating a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for everyone. We are a team-based organization. We listen carefully to our people and to our clients so we can build an organization that meets their needs and exceeds their expectations. We are committed to our customers and our employees and helping them grow to their fullest potential. Surpassing our competition has made us the industry leader; a position we will strive to enhance.

EEO and ADA

Terrasmart is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Terrasmart will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

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