Compliance & Project Specialist

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Chicago, IL
In-Office
Mid level
Social Impact • Transportation • Energy • Agriculture
Amp is fueling a cleaner future by making ultra-low carbon intensity renewable natural gas (RNG) from dairy waste.
The Role
The Compliance & Projects Specialist ensures compliance with tax credit qualifications and collaborates on special projects across Accounting and HR.
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About Amp Americas

Founded in 2011, Amp Americas builds, manages, operates and maintains RNG production facilities that convert dairy waste into carbon-negative hydrogen, renewable transportation fuel and power. The vertically-integrated company leverages over a decade of unique expertise and specialized experience in carbon-negative fuel development, operations, services and marketing to deliver comprehensive, turn-key solutions that address greenhouse gas emissions and seek to improve air, land and water quality. Visit ampamericas.com.

Position Summary

The Compliance & Projects Specialist will focus on maintaining compliance for Amp’s tax credit qualification programs and supporting special projects across back-office teams. The tax credit responsibilities include ensuring Amp meets prevailing wage requirements, researching wage determinations and managing third-party consultants to produce compliance reports. The special projects portion of the role will involve collaboration with the Accounting and HR teams to support business growth and organizational efficiency. This role reports to the Chief Accounting Officer.


Key Responsibilities

  • Research, track, and communicate prevailing wage and labor requirements across the organization
  • Review and analyze wage determinations to ensure compliance with contract terms and applicable regulations
  • Collect, audit, and maintain certified payroll records from contractors and subcontractors
  • Develop and maintain compliance records and procedures
  • Prepare and deliver compliance reports, summaries, and recommendations to management and external stakeholders
  • Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams on special projects across Accounting, HR and Operations
  • Support process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and risk mitigation

Qualifications

  • 4–6 years of professional experience in compliance, accounting, HR operations, or a related field
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with labor compliance, payroll, or prevailing wage regulations (preferred)
  • Ability to work independently in a small company environment and collaborate across multiple teams

What We Offer

  • Compensation package commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Paid time off and paid company holidays
  • Opportunity to build upon your career in a company on the cutting edge of the RNG industry

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice. Amp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to excellence through diversity.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
75 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Amp Americas owns and operates one of the largest carbon negative fuels producing portfolios in the U.S. Amp makes ultra-low carbon intensity renewable natural gas (RNG) from dairy waste at 7 facilities in 3 states processing manure from over 100,000 cows. Amp operates three business units: Amp Americas Development, Amp Americas Services, and Amp Americas RNG Marketing. Amp’s dairy RNG projects produce 100% renewable natural gas from on-farm anaerobic digester to vehicle fuel projects. Amp Services leverages Amp’s expertise in managing, operating, and maintaining dairy RNG projects to provide these services to third parties. Amp RNG Marketing is the company’s RNG marketing and risk management business.

We are pioneering in the renewable transportation fuel industry and our vision is to accelerate the global transition to 100% renewable fuels by harvesting energy from waste materials.

Amp was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL

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