Job Description

About This Role
The College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) is seeking an HR & Accounting Specialist to join their team in the Dean’s Office. This position will support HHS through handling day-to-day HR functions ad assigned accounting duties. Specifically, the HR & Accounting Specialist will handle onboarding, payroll, personnel file management, appointment paperwork, payment vouchers, and account reconciliations. This position reports to the HR Manager.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Prepare hourly student and graduate assistantship appointment paperwork for all departments within HHS
Assist the HR team with gathering graduate assistantship information each semester
Manage position data in HRIS to include updating supervisors, appointment end dates, pay rate changes, etc.
Input leave in HRIS for exempt faculty and staff
Answer payroll/time and leave-related questions for all HHS employees (students, grads, faculty, and staff) in assigned departments
Notify supervisors and employees of any payroll-related issues or delays, initiating supplemental paychecks and pay corrections when needed
Post and process business transactions, ensuring all are recorded in QuickBooks
Research accounting discrepancies and perform reconciliations
Prepare and submit payment vouchers/disbursements
Maintain personnel and accounting files
Other duties as assigned
About Us
The College of Health and Human Sciences inspires and prepares passionate and caring individuals for a meaningful life and career that promotes human well-being in the areas of consumer sciences, health sciences, and human sciences. Home to 16 undergraduate and 22 graduate programs, we provide students with the education and skills needed to make an impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Worksite Option
This position is on-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma
Two years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, human resources management, or related field
Experience with HRIS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
General understanding of accounting practices
Experience with QuickBooks
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong customer service mindset
Ability to work with a variety of people
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and be a self-starter
Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship