Accountant

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Olathe, KS

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution. We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives. You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines. Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together. With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or 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.
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Government Engineering or Construction Industry experience
Government Compliance and Regulations experience
Organizational skills
Attention to detail & accuracy
Written and verbal communications skills
Planning
Action-oriented
Peer relationships
Problem solving
Microsoft Office Suite, basic
Microsoft Excel, intermediate
Knowledge of Black & Veatch systems (basic)
Basic technical accounting knowledge
Basic knowledge of Financial Statement analysis
Basic knowledge of foreign currency terminology and concepts

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the accurate and timely processing, review, and administration of employee timesheets and expense reports
Ensure compliance with company & Federal policies, weekly deadlines, and regulatory standards while providing high-quality customer service to employees, managers, and business stakeholders.
Serve as a key liaison between employees, managers, Payroll, Project Accounting, and Finance to ensure labor and expense transactions are correctly recorded, approved, and processed.
Work under close supervision
Review and audit weekly Federal employee timesheets for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company & Federal policies
Monitor timesheet submission and approval deadlines and follow up on outstanding items
Investigate and resolve timesheet discrepancies & missing entries
Process weekly timesheets for Federal professionals
Assist employees with timekeeping system questions and corrections
Maintain records of timesheet adjustments and approvals
Serve as a primary point of contact for timekeeping-related inquiries
Review of Federal employee expense reports for policy compliance, proper documentation, and approval requirements
Return reports requiring correction and clearly communicate needed revisions to employees
Monitor aged expense reports and follow up with employees and approvers as necessary
Assist employees with expense reporting system questions and policy interpretation
Process weekly expense reports for Federal professionals
Support month-end expense accrual and reporting activities
Interact regularly with Federal professionals, travelers, management, compliance and travel departments
Serve as a primary point of contact for expense report-related inquiries
Assist with development and implementation of system enhancements
Support continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvement
Communicate professionally and effectively with stakeholders at all levels