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INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a Payroll and Compliance Analyst to join our Federal Systems team at our Rockville, MD location. This role is a key member of the JCFS Payroll team who specializes in prevailing wage, SCA/DBA rules and regulations, and compliance administration supporting the weekly/biweekly payroll process for approximately 850 employees from time collection to payment and reconciliation.
At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.
LOCATION
Location: Rockville, MD office
SHIFT
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
BENEFITS
Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Payroll & Compliance Analyst, you will:
- Review, understand and monitor compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to payroll, prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting. Assist the Accounting group in general ledger and account reconciliation. Support the Payroll Manager and the JCFS business in new project implementation and process improvement efforts.
- Key team member in all aspects of JCFS payroll processing, timely accumulations, reviews, and processes employee timesheets in Deltek Time and processes ADP payroll on a weekly basis. Ensures accuracy and timeliness of employee paychecks, state and local tax filing and year-end tax statements.
- Prepares Davis Bacon Act and Service Contract Act benefit calculations and ensure accurate prevailing wage and benefits have been paid to workers. Maintains accurate record-keeping of corrections and restitution payments.
- Ensures that the certified payroll reports are processed accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner, that meets government and agency reporting deadlines consistently. Submit payrolls and supporting payroll documentation to general contractors when applicable.
- Works with subcontractors to explain the prevailing wage requirements and responsibilities and monitor subcontractors’ compliance.
- Maintains an efficient certified payroll documentation system. Research, recommend and implement certified payroll software i.e. DIR, LCP Tracker, etc., as needed.
- Maintains employee setups, including new employees, terminations and employee changes.
- Prepares and processes union payments and ensures compliance with the negotiated collective bargaining agreements. Prepare and processes voluntary payroll deductions.
- Reconciles monthly payroll general ledger account and payroll journal entries. Documents, research and resolve discrepancies.
- Performs reconciliation of 401K, gross-to-net, benefit, quarterly and annual taxes, etc.
- Supports Payroll Manager and the business in new project implementation and process improvement efforts.
- Upholds high ethical standards in financial reporting and confidentiality of data.
- Acts as a resource for employees and assists with inquiries and issues. Provides high quality service to employees and other internal & external customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll processing. Must have prior experience of independently running a full payroll cycle that includes preparation, balancing, reporting and reconciliation.
- Thorough knowledge of the Department of Labor prevailing rules and regulations.
- Resourceful and detail-oriented with an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Customer service oriented.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs.
- Detail oriented with strong organization skills.
- Willing and able to work in a deadline driven environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, a related area, or equivalent experience.
- ADP Workforce Now experience highly preferred.
- Deltek Costpoint and/or Dayforce experience.
- Knowledge of SCA and DBA rules and regulations.
- Prior experience with prevailing wage compliance is desired.
WHO WE ARE
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world’s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.
Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.

INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a Payroll and Compliance Analyst to join our Federal Systems team at our Rockville, MD location. This role is a key member of the JCFS Payroll team who specializes in prevailing wage, SCA/DBA rules and regulations, and compliance administration supporting the weekly/biweekly payroll process for approximately 850 employees from time collection to payment and reconciliation.
At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.
LOCATION
Location: Rockville, MD office
SHIFT
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
BENEFITS
Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Payroll & Compliance Analyst, you will:
- Review, understand and monitor compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to payroll, prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting. Assist the Accounting group in general ledger and account reconciliation. Support the Payroll Manager and the JCFS business in new project implementation and process improvement efforts.
- Key team member in all aspects of JCFS payroll processing, timely accumulations, reviews, and processes employee timesheets in Deltek Time and processes ADP payroll on a weekly basis. Ensures accuracy and timeliness of employee paychecks, state and local tax filing and year-end tax statements.
- Prepares Davis Bacon Act and Service Contract Act benefit calculations and ensure accurate prevailing wage and benefits have been paid to workers. Maintains accurate record-keeping of corrections and restitution payments.
- Ensures that the certified payroll reports are processed accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner, that meets government and agency reporting deadlines consistently. Submit payrolls and supporting payroll documentation to general contractors when applicable.
- Works with subcontractors to explain the prevailing wage requirements and responsibilities and monitor subcontractors’ compliance.
- Maintains an efficient certified payroll documentation system. Research, recommend and implement certified payroll software i.e. DIR, LCP Tracker, etc., as needed.
- Maintains employee setups, including new employees, terminations and employee changes.
- Prepares and processes union payments and ensures compliance with the negotiated collective bargaining agreements. Prepare and processes voluntary payroll deductions.
- Reconciles monthly payroll general ledger account and payroll journal entries. Documents, research and resolve discrepancies.
- Performs reconciliation of 401K, gross-to-net, benefit, quarterly and annual taxes, etc.
- Supports Payroll Manager and the business in new project implementation and process improvement efforts.
- Upholds high ethical standards in financial reporting and confidentiality of data.
- Acts as a resource for employees and assists with inquiries and issues. Provides high quality service to employees and other internal & external customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll processing. Must have prior experience of independently running a full payroll cycle that includes preparation, balancing, reporting and reconciliation.
- Thorough knowledge of the Department of Labor prevailing rules and regulations.
- Resourceful and detail-oriented with an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Customer service oriented.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs.
- Detail oriented with strong organization skills.
- Willing and able to work in a deadline driven environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, a related area, or equivalent experience.
- ADP Workforce Now experience highly preferred.
- Deltek Costpoint and/or Dayforce experience.
- Knowledge of SCA and DBA rules and regulations.
- Prior experience with prevailing wage compliance is desired.
WHO WE ARE
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world’s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.
Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Compliance Analyst
Document your credentials before applying
Gather official transcripts, professional certifications such as CAMS or CCEP, and any foreign degree equivalency evaluations before you approach employers. PERM requires your employer to define minimum requirements for the role, and your credentials must match exactly what the job ad states.
Target industries with high PERM filing rates
Financial services, healthcare compliance, and multinational technology firms file PERM applications far more regularly than smaller companies. Focus your search on employers in these sectors, since in-house compliance functions at regulated firms are already familiar with sponsoring foreign workers for permanent roles.
Search green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Filter by job title and sponsorship type on Migrate Mate to find employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 green card histories for Compliance Analyst roles, so you're not guessing which companies are willing to run the PERM process.
Clarify the PERM timeline during offer negotiations
PERM labor certification typically takes six to twelve months before your employer can file an I-140. Ask during negotiations whether the employer will start PERM immediately on hire and who carries the filing costs, since these terms vary widely.
Verify the job duties match your degree field
USCIS and DOL assess whether your degree is directly related to the compliance role described in the PERM application. A finance or law degree supports most analyst positions, but a mismatch between your field of study and the posted duties can trigger a denial or audit.
Check whether the role qualifies for EB-2 or EB-3
If the employer posts the position requiring a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, it may qualify for EB-2, which can mean shorter wait times for some nationalities. Review the O*NET profile for Compliance Analysts to understand how DOL classifies typical education and experience requirements.
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Find Compliance Analyst JobsCompliance Analyst Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Analyst role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are possible depending on how the employer structures the job requirements. If the posted position requires a master's degree or a bachelor's with substantial progressive experience, EB-2 may apply. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree typically fall under EB-3. The employer's attorney drafts the PERM job description, so the classification is determined before the application is filed.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Compliance Analyst?
H-1B is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no cap at the EB-3 category level for most nationalities outside India and China. The PERM process is longer upfront, often 18 to 36 months end to end, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What does the PERM process look like for a Compliance Analyst position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. This requires a formal recruitment campaign using specific advertising methods. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. After approval, you file for adjustment of status or go through consular processing to receive your green card.
How can I find employers who sponsor green cards for Compliance Analyst roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history for Compliance Analyst roles. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that an employer won't run PERM. Filtering by sponsorship type from the start puts you in front of employers who already understand the process.
Can I switch employers after my PERM application is filed?
You can change employers after your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, using AC21 portability if the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Switching employers before I-140 approval generally means restarting the PERM process. Compliance roles often port well under AC21 given consistent SOC code classifications, but confirm with an immigration attorney before making a move.
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