Payroll Accountant

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

11d•$45,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Payroll Accountant ensures the accuracy and integrity of retirement payroll data reported to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). The role reconciles payroll and human resources data in the ERP system with FRS retirement submissions on bi-weekly and monthly schedules, and serves as the primary point of contact for investigating and resolving reporting discrepancies, submission errors, and member data issues. The position supports compliance with FRS reporting requirements, financial reporting, fiscal year-end close, and external audit requests related to payroll and retirement accounting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and one year of related experience, or a master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with appropriate accounting preparation and coursework.
Bachelor’s degree is a minimum educational requirement and cannot be waived.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Customer service and issue-resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with ERP and HRIS systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

Reconcile retirement payroll data between ERP systems and FRS submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Review, analyze, and correct retirement reporting discrepancies, adjustments, and submission errors.
Monitor retirement-related reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
Ensure compliance with FRS reporting requirements and applicable policies and procedures.
Perform reviews and quality-control procedures to support the accuracy and integrity of retirement and payroll data.
Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Serve as the primary point of contact for retirement reporting inquiries and discrepancy resolution.
Collaborate with Payroll, Human Resources, Benefits, Accounting, and external agencies to resolve data and reporting issues.
Provide guidance and support regarding retirement reporting and payroll accounting matters.
Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for fiscal year-end close and annual financial reporting.
Respond to external auditors, state auditors, and regulatory agencies and provide supporting documentation as needed.
Support audit activities and implementation of corrective actions related to payroll and retirement accounting processes.
Maintain records, procedures, and documentation supporting retirement reporting, reconciliations, compliance activities, and audit requirements.
Prepare management reports and analyses related to retirement reporting and payroll accounting activities.