Certified Payroll Accountant
Black & Veatch
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 : 114778
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 Certified Payroll Accountant, you will have the opportunity to:
- Prepare weekly Certified Payroll reporting in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with the US Department of Labor, State, and Local guidelines.
- Ensure that Black & Veatch complies with Davis-Bacon and other related Acts.
- Regularly coordinate with various Black & Veatch departments to assure prevailing wage requirements are met and accurately reported.
Key Responsibilities
- Weekly preparation and filing of Certified Payroll
- Monitor Subcontractor Certified Payroll submissions
- Research reporting documents that must be submitted when performing work on federal, state and locally funded construction projects.
- Coordinate with Human Resources and Construction Field Timekeeping to assure accurate information is provided as it applies to the recording of Time and Prevailing Wage requirements.
- Assure Classifications, Hours worked, Rate of Pay (including fringe benefits), Gross Amounts Earned, and Deductions for Construction Craft are aligned and accurately reported.
- Assure workers are properly classified to receive the "Prevailing Wage Rate" for specific types of work
- Assist fellow Payroll co-workers on Payroll processing tasks as time permits.
Controls:
- Research filing requirements including forms and guidance
- Work with Human Resources regarding accurate application of Prevailing Wages Support Functions
- Assist with additional Payroll Processing and special projects, as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in filing Certified Payroll reports
- Knowledge of Federal WH-347 and other State and Local Certified Payroll filing requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of Fringe Benefits and Burdens
- Experience in Payroll processing
Preferred Technical Skills:
- Microsoft Excel Intermediate
- LCP Tracker
- Solid Data Entry Skills
Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
- Self-starter
- Efficient accurate data entry
- Problem Solving
- Organizing
- Critical Thinking
- Written and verbal Communications
- Informing Peer Relationships
- Dealing with Ambiguity
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
- Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
- Extensive keyboarding, no travel, limited overtime.
Salary Plan
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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