Payroll Accountant - Union (Hybrid)
Job description
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 : 97527
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch
Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, 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 - Union, you will have the opportunity to:
- Be responsible for the processing of payrolls for union construction craft entity with bi-weekly and weekly pay cycles in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with B&V policies and basic payroll principles
- Insure that B&V complies with all payroll procedures and tax mandated requirements
- Conduct quarterly and annual reports/audits of payroll tax
- Provide resolution of basic issues
- Serve as a technical advisor to professionals and management related to payroll issues and programs
- Works under frequent supervision
The Team
As part of BV Business Enablement, you will be part of the critical and forward-thinking group that enables our people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible by providing creative solutions. Functions in this group include CIO/Global Information Technology, Diode, ESH&S, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing:
- Processes payroll for union construction craft entity with bi-weekly and weekly pay cycles
- May include but not limited to: pay sheet creation for employees; gross to net pay calculations; knowledge of payroll principles; withholding rules for voluntary deductions; and processing "off cycle" payroll checks as a result of layoffs and severance payments etc , uploading payroll files to outsourced vendors for processing
- Reconciles various general deduction reports for professionals' deduction withholdings
- Processes payroll tax payments for designated Black and Veatch entities
- Provides assurance to management that payroll tax data processed is accurate and compliant
- Audits and corrects journal entries for assigned entities
- Assists fellow co-workers in reviewing payroll output or reports
Controls:
- Researches reconciliation issues
- Reconciles payroll payments for non-assigned entities
Systems:
- Assists IT Support and Payroll Manager in testing program changes to the payroll system
Support Functions:
- Answers inquiries as designated from the Payroll general inquiry box
- Annually assists payroll manager with year end vacation payout process
- Assists with additional projects, as assigned
Primary Internal Clients:
- Payroll team, Construction Field Office Managers, Treasury, HR, Department Heads, and ETS Coordinators
Management Responsibilities:
- As a necessary aspect of the management, personnel or pay administration functions, this position has access to confidential personnel records and pay information not otherwise available
- This position is responsible for protecting and maintaining the privacy of such records and information
Preferred Qualifications
- Union payroll experience preferred
- Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional, preferred
Preferred Technical Skills:
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Excel
- Intermediate
- Knowledge of payroll taxes and regulations
- Knowledge of General Ledger Systems
- Knowledge of Payroll Systems, Intermediate
Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
- Organizing
- Planning
- Written Communications
- Informing
- Peer Relationships
- Problem Solving
- 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
- Typical office environment-Hybrid work schedule
- Extensive keyboarding, no travel, limited overtime.
Salary Plan
Job Grade
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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.
Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action 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.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
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