Union Payroll Accountant (2024)

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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 :104950

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 Union Payroll Accountant, you will have the opportunity to:

Be responsible for assisting in the preparation of weekly Union Payroll and monthly Union reporting in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with the US Department of Labor, State, and Local guidelines
Have weekly coordination with various Black & Veatch departments to ensure end-to-end processing is completed
Work under frequent supervision

Key Responsibilities

Assist in processing weekly Union Payrolls
Assist in completing and filing monthly Union reports
Coordinate with Human Resources and Construction Field Timekeeping to assure accurate information is provided as it applies to the Recording of Time
Close communication with Management
Submits manual journal entries to the GL Accounting team
Work with IT to secure assistance with special reporting needs
Work closely with the payroll team to complete monthly Union reporting
Assist fellow Payroll co-workers on Payroll processing tasks as time permits

Support Functions

Assists with additional payroll processing and special projects, as assigned

Primary Internal Clients

Payroll team, HR, Accounting, Timekeeping, and Construction Field team

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Union reporting
Knowledge and understanding of Fringe Benefits and Burdens
Experience in Payroll processing

Preferred Technical Skills:

Data Entry
Microsoft Excel and Outlook, Intermediate

Preferred Non-Technical Skills:

Self-starter
Organizing
Planning
Written and verbal 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

Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote
Typical office environment. Extensive keyboarding, no travel, limited overtime.

Salary Plan

FIN: Finance

Job Grade

003

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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 reimbursem*nt, tuition reimbursem*nt, 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.

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