Payroll Services Specialist

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

14d

About The Position

The Payroll Services Specialist is responsible for producing and processing regular and supplemental employee payrolls. The position is governed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, state and federal laws, and institutional policy. It also provides customer service and technical assistance to end users, including explaining policies and procedures, assisting with employee training, preparing responses to correspondence, and recommending changes to payroll production procedures. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial working relationships are essential job duties. Other duties may be assigned within payroll and financial services.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent formal education in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Three years of experience in payroll processing, payroll accounting, or a related area.
Other job-related education and/or experience may substitute for some or all basic requirements upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee, except for certification or licensure requirements.
Ability to speak and write clearly and communicate ideas successfully.
Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work.
Ability to attend to details while handling multiple projects.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
Initiative to learn and maintain current knowledge in the area of assignment.
Physical and mental ability to perform job duties and responsibilities, which may include long and irregular hours of work.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in higher education.
Experience with Workday.
Proficiency in Excel and Outlook.
Experience managing a high volume of reports and information.
Good time management skills, self-motivation, and ability to work as a team player.

Responsibilities

Oversee supported and unsupported retroactive payments.
Reissue ACH or check returns by helping employees correct payment elections or stop payment on lost checks, then reissuing payments in Workday.
Process garnishments and miscellaneous deductions in Workday, and manage career service payments.
Perform NRA FICA checks and assist with the Glacier Tax System.
Process on-demand payments.
Process EIBs as needed.
Process reports from the payroll processing checklist and ensure the checklist is complete for accurate payroll completion.
Assist with payroll comparisons, time and leave, and reconciliations as needed.
Provide customer service and technical assistance to end users, including explaining policies and procedures, assisting with training, preparing correspondence responses, and recommending changes to payroll production procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned within payroll and financial services.
Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and collegial working relationships.