Job Description

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

This position will be responsible for ensuring that payroll system transactions and related adjustments are posted correctly to the ledger and sub-ledger. Qualified candidates will have excellent time management skills, pay close attention to detail and be able to work efficiently in a high-pressure deadline driven environment. This position may require working on nights and weekends depending upon deadlines and workload.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Running reports to determine and correct errors prior to all payroll runs.

Troubleshooting and correcting budget errors after payroll runs.

Running payroll encumbrance journals and verifying accuracy.

Processing all payroll cost distribution changes.

Respond to inquiries from University Community.

Ensure accuracy of position and funding data in payroll system.

This position will also serve as backup to the Commitment Accounting Manager for the following duties:

Building all payroll journals in PeopleSoft Financials.

Reconciling HR payroll system to the General Ledger and Continuous Audit Data.

Processing prior period payroll redistributions.

Ensuring accuracy of fringe rate calculations.

Processing year-end payroll accruals and corrections.


Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.

Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
Preferred Requirements:

Intermediate level Excel proficiency required.
PeopleSoft and OneUSG Connect experience preferred.