Payroll Accountant

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 109084 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 
 
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

As the Payroll Accountant, you will have the opportunity to:

• Be responsible for processing Bi-Weekly US payroll and making necessary adjustments to the professional's master record
• Coordinate with payroll associates to ensure timely and accurate processing of payrolls for different B&V entities
• Conduct an overall audit of preliminary payroll reports before finalizing the pay calculation and confirmation

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible. Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services

Key Responsibilities

• Adjust payroll reports and taxes to reflect the professional records.  
• Assists professionals with payroll-related questions.  
• Research tax inquiries, penalties, and overpayments for all domestic firms.  
• Generates and provides various payroll reports to the Payroll Manager for reconciliation purposes.  
• Assisted Statutory Accountants in creating journal vouchers for payroll journal entries, payroll tax payments, and accurate reporting of payroll data in the financial system.  
• Assists IT Support and Payroll Manager in testing program changes to the payroll system, all update implementation, and year-end tax processing.  
• Assists with additional projects, as assigned.  
• Organize work and set priorities to efficiently meet deadlines.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of General Ledger Systems: Basic  
• Knowledge of payroll tax payments: Basic  
• Knowledge of payroll processing: Basic  
• Multi-tasking ability  
• Problem Solving skills.  
• 2+ years related experience. 
• Organizing 
• Planning 
• Written Communications 
• Microsoft Excel 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
• Typically 2+ years related experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Typical office environment with a hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote
• Extensive keyboarding, no travel, limited overtime

Salary Plan

FIN: Finance

Job Grade

003

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