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 : 114466

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

 

Why Black & 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 one.

 

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:

• Assist in the preparation of weekly Union Payroll and monthly Union reporting in a timely and accurate manner
• Coordinate weekly with various Black & Veatch departments to ensure end-to-end processing is completed
• Works under frequent supervision 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in processing weekly Union Payrolls.  
• Assist in completing and filing monthly Union reports. 
• Coordinate with Human Resources and Construction Field Timekeeping to ensure accurate information is provided as it applies to the Recording of Time.
• Close communication with Management. 
• Submits manual journal entries to the GL Accounting team. 
• Work with IT to secure assistance with special reporting needs. 
• Work closely with the Payroll team to complete monthly Union reporting. 
• Assist fellow Payroll co-workers on Payroll processing tasks as time permits.
• Assists with additional Payroll Processing and special projects, as assigned

 

Primary Internal Clients: 

• Payroll team, HR,Accounting, Timekeeping, andConstruction team

As a necessary aspect of pay administration functions, this position has access to confidential personnel records and pay information not otherwise available  

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Payroll processing
• Experience in Union reporting 
• Knowledge and understanding of Fringe Benefits and Burdens 

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Data Entry 
• Microsoft Excel and Outlook Intermediate 

Preferred Non-Technical Skills: 

• Self-starter 
• Organizing 
• Planning 
• Written and verbal Communications 
• Informing 
• Peer Relationships 
• Problem Solving 
• Dealing with Ambiguit 

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
• Extensive keyboarding, no travel, limited overtime.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager