Timekeeping Processor

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Olathe, KS

65d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the processing of payrolls for large domestic and/or international entities with bi-weekly and monthly pay cycles in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with BandV policies and basic payroll principles. This responsibility insures that BandV complies with all payroll procedures and tax mandated requirements. Includes quarterly and annual reports/audits of payroll tax. Provides resolution of basic issues. Serves as technical advisor to professionals and management related to payroll issues and programs. Works under frequent supervision.

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

• Union, expatriate and international payroll experience preferred
• Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional, preferred
• Data Entry
• Microsoft Excel
• Intermediate
• Knowledge of payroll taxes and regulations
• Knowledge of General Ledger Systems
• Knowledge of Payroll Systems, Intermediate
• Organizing
• Planning
• Written Communications
• Informing
• Peer Relationships
• Problem Solving
• Dealing with Ambiguity

Responsibilities

• Processes payroll for large domestic and/or international entities with bi-weekly and monthly pay cycles
• May include but not limited to: pay sheet creation for employees; gross to net pay calculations; knowledge of payroll principles; withholding rules for voluntary deductions; and processing "off cycle" payroll checks as a result of layoffs and severance payments etc , uploading payroll files to outsourced vendors for processing
• Reconciles various general deduction reports for professionals' deduction withholdings
• Coordinates various benefit/compensation file uploads with IT support staff for payroll process for assigned entities
• Set-up child support and garnishment orders and submit for payment for assigned entities
• Processes payroll tax payments for designated Black and Veatch entities
• Provides assurance to management that payroll tax data processed is accurate and compliant
• Provides wire transfer requests to Treasury for 401k/Pension funding, benefit account funding as well as payroll bank account funding for assigned entities
• Audits and corrects journal entries for assigned entities
• May create and assist Statutory Accountants with journal vouchers for payroll tax payments and accurate reporting of international payroll data into the financial system
• Assists fellow co-workers in reviewing payroll output or reports
• Handles retroactive calculations and payments as appropriate for assigned entities
• Liaison to ETS coordinators tracking and reviewing late timesheets and adjusted timesheets for assigned entities Reviews adjusted timesheets for reasonableness
• Advises ETS coordinators of procedures for late and adjusted timesheets
• May process tax balance adjustments for accurate quarterly and annual reporting
• May process international tax reporting monthly
• May process annual international bonus payments
• May provide invoice payments to international payroll provider
• Serves as a specialist having technical knowledge
• Generates and provides various payroll reports (system provided and ad hoc) and queries to Payroll Manager for reconciliation purposes
• Responsible for processing the balance and difference report and process
• Researches reconciliation issues
• Reconciles payroll payments for non-assigned entities
• Assists IT Support and Payroll Manager in testing program changes to the payroll system
• May set up international banking information for global coordination in PeopleSoft
• Answers inquiries as designated from the Payroll general inquiry box
• Annually assists payroll manager with year end vacation payout process
• Assists with additional projects, as assigned
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvement
• As a necessary aspect of the management, personnel or pay administration functions, this position has access to confidential personnel records and pay information
• This position is responsible for protecting and maintaining the privacy of such records and information

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
• Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees