Certified Payroll Accountant

Black & Veatch - Overland Park, KS

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Overland Park, KS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Certified Payroll Accountant at Black & Veatch, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and reporting requirements. This position involves preparing weekly Certified Payroll and monthly Union reports, coordinating with various departments to meet prevailing wage requirements, and assisting in payroll processing tasks. You will work in a hybrid environment, balancing office and remote work, while contributing to the company's mission of solving humanity's biggest challenges through sustainable infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of weekly Certified Payroll and monthly Union reporting in compliance with regulations.
• Complete and file weekly Certified Payroll reports through LCPTracker, including Federal form WH-347 and required State and Local forms.
• Research reporting documents for federal, state, and locally funded construction projects.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and Construction Field Timekeeping to ensure accurate time recording and prevailing wage compliance.
• Communicate closely with management and work with IT for special reporting needs.
• Collaborate with Union Payroll reporting professionals to ensure accurate reporting of work classifications, hours worked, and pay rates.
• Assist fellow Payroll co-workers with payroll processing tasks as time permits.
• Research filing requirements and work with Human Resources on prevailing wage applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience.
• Typically 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience in filing Certified Payroll reports.
• Knowledge of Federal WH-347 and other State and Local Certified Payroll filing requirements.
• Understanding of Fringe Benefits and Burdens.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

Nice-to-haves

• LCPTracker experience
• Self-starter
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program