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Black & Veatch Sr. Certified Payroll Accountant Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies in Fort Worth, Texas
Sr. Certified Payroll Accountant
Date: Oct 24, 2024
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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 : 105659
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 Senior Certified Payroll Accountant , you will have the opportunity to:
Work as part of a larger Certified Payroll team as the LCPTracker Subject Matter Expert
Be responsible for set-up, training, and trouble-shooting Certified Payroll and Prevailing Wage reporting in LCPTracker Assist in the preparation of weekly Certified Payroll 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
Have weekly coordination with various Black & Veatch departments to assure prevailing wage requirements are met and accurately reported in LCPTracker #LI-NK1 #LI-Hybrid
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
Assist with Certified Payroll
Assist Certified Payroll Accountants in completing and filing weekly Certified Payroll reports through LCPTracker including Federal form WH-347 and required State and Local forms.
Project Set-up in LCPTracker
Provide LCPTracker training and guidance to Certified Payroll team and Subcontractors
Serve as part of an Advisory team on Certified Payroll and Prevailing Wage to Construction Operations and clients.
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.
Close communication with Management
Work with IT to secure assistance with special reporting needs.
Work closely with Union Payroll reporting professionals and Field Professionals to assure Work 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 their Job Classifications
Controls
Research of filing requirements including forms and guidance
Works with Human Resources regarding accurate application of Prevailing Wages
Support Functions
- Assists with additional special projects, as assigned
Primary Internal Clients
- Payroll team, HR, and Construction team
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
Typically 4+ 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive experience in LCPTracker
Knowledge of Federal WH-347 and other State and Local Certified Payroll/Prevailing Wage filing requirements
Knowledge and understanding of Fringe Benefits and Burdens
Preferred Technical Skills
Data Entry
Microsoft Excel, Intermediate
Preferred Non-Technical Skills
Self-starter
Organizing
Planning
Written and verbal communications
Informing
Peer relationships
Problem solving
Dealing with ambiguity
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
004
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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.
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