Job Description:

• Performs all payroll tax related accounting functions required to maintain federal, state, and local compliance and the Universityâ™s policies and procedures.
• Monthly reconciliation of payroll accounts.
• Works with third-party vendor regarding quarterly, annual and amendment tax filings.
• Responsible for researching and responding timely to IRS and state agency notices.
• Reviews payroll reports and creates appropriate payroll transactions to correct errors.
• Oversees and coordinates the planning, implementation, and administration of programs to develop, adjust and/or enhance the automated payroll system and procedures as required, due to changes in tax law, state, and federal regulations.
• Creates and maintains analysis reports for management review.
• Plays a major role in setting priorities for system updates and enhancements.
• Manages accurate and timely processing of year-end activities.  Performs quarterly and annual wage and tax reconciliation and data analysis.
• Participates in payroll related system implementations, upgrades, and testing.  Provides technical guidance on new or updated payroll processes.
• Reviews FAS batch accounting data, and corrects any issues found in the transactions.
• Performs a variety of operating or cost accounting activities which require moderate knowledge of accounting theories and principles.
• Uses in-depth knowledge and experience to perform a variety of complex operating or cost accounting activities, incorporating accounting theories and principles.
• Develops income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various other specialized accounting statements and reports.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Masterâ™s degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of payroll or tax accounting experience.
• Payroll tax experience.
• Experience in a university or a not-for-profit organization.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of accounting and payroll principles, procedures and practices.
• Superior computer skills with online and/or cloud-based applications, as well as with common Microsoft Office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets).

Preferred Competencies

• Must be vigilant in monitoring tax accounts, agency notices and tracking deposits and refunds.
• Manages interpersonal relationships and interact/communicate with clarity.
• Act with tact and courtesy with patrons, staff, faculty, students and others.
• Identify priorities, recognize and resolve or refer problems.
• Work effectively without supervision and as a part of a team.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

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