Must Haves:
- A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a related field, and 2-4 years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience
- Experience with payroll tax accounting, investigating and resolving payroll related accounting issues, and other related payroll accounting experience
- Experience with automated timekeeping systems
- Knowledge of ERP systems including basic scripts
- Detailed oriented, organized, problem solver and team player
- Proficient in Excel spreadsheet design creation with data comparisons
Pluses:
- Experience in Higher Education or public accounting
Day-to-Day
The primary purpose of this position is to be the liaison between the functional area of Payroll and the technical area IT to assure the timely and accurate set up and maintenance of the University ERP HR/Payroll System. This position reports to the Accounting Operations Manager and assists with directing the monthly payroll/tax processes to ensure that the University employees are paid, payrolls are balanced, payroll fundings are requested, Finance GL is interfaced and balanced, payroll liability accounts reconciled, and payroll taxes are completed timely and accurately.
The secondary major purpose of this position is to identify changes/issues from the various Payroll Users (IT, Payroll, HR Offices, Budget Department, Contract and Grant Accounting, and other University Campus Departments) to thoroughly and accurately research, analyze and test each to ensure desired resolutions are reached. This position documents and communicates changes and procedures within the HR/Payroll System by presenting clear and concise instructions of expectations so that effective and efficient processing occurs within the HR/Payroll environment.
The third major responsibility of this position is to assist in filling any gaps the Payroll Office may have with payroll processing and payroll administration work. Additionally, this position will be key in the set-up and implementation of the Employee Self-Service time entry platform in the near future.
