Certified Payroll Accountant

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Olathe, KS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Certified Payroll Accountant, you will have the opportunity to prepare weekly Certified Payroll reporting in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with the US Department of Labor, State, and Local guidelines. You will ensure that Black & Veatch complies with Davis-Bacon and other related Acts. You will regularly coordinate with various Black & Veatch departments to assure prevailing wage requirements are met and accurately reported.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in filing Certified Payroll reports
Knowledge of Federal WH-347 and other State and Local Certified Payroll filing requirements
Knowledge and understanding of Fringe Benefits and Burdens
Experience in Payroll processing
Microsoft Excel Intermediate
LCP Tracker
Solid Data Entry Skills
Self-starter
Efficient accurate data entry
Problem Solving
Organizing
Critical Thinking
Written and verbal Communications
Informing Peer Relationships
Dealing with Ambiguity

Responsibilities

Weekly preparation and filing of Certified Payroll
Monitor Subcontractor Certified Payroll submissions
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.
Assure 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 specific types of work
Assist fellow Payroll co-workers on Payroll processing tasks as time permits.
Research filing requirements including forms and guidance
Work with Human Resources regarding accurate application of Prevailing Wages Support Functions
Assist with additional Payroll Processing and special projects, as assigned