Payroll Accountant

University of Mary Washington • Fredericksburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Payroll Accountant. Job duties/responsibilities of the Payroll Accountant include, but are not limited to: Administration of a complex automated payroll operation involving multiple systems, interfaces and reconciliations. Responsible for production of administrative faculty and wage payrolls, associated benefit reconciliations, and preparation of complex financial reports. Ensures compliance with state and federal laws related to Payroll. Interpretation of policy; tracking and resolution of complex issues in regards to Payroll. Provides excellent customer service and support to internal and external customers, especially with automated timekeeping system users.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll, including state and federal laws; regulations concerning payroll and payroll deductions; wage-hour regulations; benefits plans and tax reporting.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of complex automated financial payroll & accounting systems including system interfaces.
• Knowledge of FLSA regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze fiscal transactions; track and resolve system data issues.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex reconciliations among multiple, interfacing systems.
• Ability to work independently and exercise significant judgment in decision making regarding interpretation of rules and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively in team environment and collaborate to meet inflexible deadlines.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Accurate data entry and reconciliation of complex, multi-system, payroll function.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with financial system including system interfaces.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience with system implementation and upgrades, being key member of project team.
• Experience creating and maintaining procedures for fiscal processes.
• Payroll experience with Commonwealth of Virginia or Virginia Higher Education.
• Experience with UKG/Kronos timekeeping, Oracle PeopleSoft applications (Cardinal HCM), or Workday.
• Experience with multi-state tax and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Administration of a complex automated payroll operation involving multiple systems, interfaces and reconciliations.
• Responsible for production of administrative faculty and wage payrolls, associated benefit reconciliations, and preparation of complex financial reports.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal laws related to Payroll.
• Interpretation of policy; tracking and resolution of complex issues in regards to Payroll.
• Provides excellent customer service and support to internal and external customers, especially with automated timekeeping system users.

Benefits

• Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees