Accountant I in Payroll (Entry Level)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant I – Payroll Reporting position is an entry-level accounting role that supports the accurate accounting, reconciliation, and reporting of payroll-related financial activity. This employee will be responsible for performing payroll account reconciliations, supporting out‑of‑state payroll tax setup and state reporting requirements, preparing payroll-related reports, and maintaining documentation to support internal controls and audits. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel to manage and analyze payroll and financial data. This team works on-site at our University Center Tower at the corner of Pressler and Fannin. You will be on-site throughout training (the first six months), and then possibly working from home one or two days a week at the discretion of your manager. This role works a normal Monday through Friday 8 am-5 pm work-week.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or its equivalent, with at least twenty-four (24) hours of college-level accounting credit required
Strong analytical skills
Attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel to manage and analyze payroll and financial data
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

Perform payroll account reconciliations, including wages, taxes, benefits, and payroll liabilities
Research and resolve payroll-related discrepancies and reconcile items
Support out‑of‑state payroll tax setup and state payroll tax reporting
Prepare payroll-related journal entries, reports, and audit documentation
Develop and maintain Excel-based reports and reconciliations using advanced functions
Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, Accounting, and Finance teams to support reporting accuracy and compliance
Assist with audits, reporting cycles, and process improvement initiatives
Ensures that journal vouchers are prepared and transfers of funds are made so that monies and expenses are allocated to correct accounts in order to maintain accurate information for the departments.
Sets up and administers accounts. Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of the data
Prepares financial statements and reports. Provides professional accounting skills to prepare financial statements and reports by applying accounting principles to the analysis of department revenues and expenditures. Monitors departmental revenues and expenditures and provides reports to departmental administrators and managers.
Interprets departmental financial statements and reports. Audits journal and/or spreadsheet entries and vouchers for errors, balances revenues and expenditures, reconciles accounts, and advises departments of deficit accounts.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care