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Sr Payroll Accountant

Black & Veatch
Overland Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 May 2026

About the role

 

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 : 115159

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 Sr Payroll Accountant, you will have the opportunity to:

 

Process 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.

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.  

Management Responsibilities

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

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  

Minimum Qualifications

  • 6+ years Payroll, Human Resource or related experience
  • Expatriate and international payroll experience preferred
  • 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.

Certifications

Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional Preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

FIN: Finance

Job Grade

015

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