Payroll Specialist Senior / Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Support: Be the go-to resource for payroll-related inquiries. Provide excellent customer service to financial services and other operations staff across the campus.
• Process Enhancement: Continuously improve payroll processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency gains.
• Timekeeping Expertise: Review various timekeeping accounting details, ensure accurate entries and procedures, and communicate with stakeholders across campus.
• Payroll Processing: Responsible for coordinating/running the payroll processing in conjunction with the Senior Accountant. Manage/report retirement withholding accounts to relative retirement accounts.
• Voucher Approval: Validates payment information entered for entry accuracy. Communicates with clerical staff for necessary corrections. Approves vouchers for payment.
• Cost Transfers: Prepares payroll journals for each PFT cycle to post liabilities on 789 funds. Resolves any errors on payments or journal processes on OUHSC and OMES side.
• Backup: Serves as back up for other payroll processing. Performs other duties as assigned/required to ensure the overall success of the department.

Skills

• Tech-Savvy: Stay ahead of the curve by leveraging technology to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Curious: Dive deep into payroll data, ask the right questions, and uncover insights that drive informed decisions.
• Process Efficiency: Optimize payroll workflows, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Requirements

• Required Education And Experience: Bachelor's degree or 48 months of experience in a payroll or accounting role.
• Senior Bachelor's degree or 72 months of related experience.
• Required Certifications And Licenses: None.

Qualifications

• Problem Solver: Excels at analyzing complex situations, applying practical judgment, and developing solutions to payroll-related challenges while delivering exceptional service to campus stakeholders.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous paid time off to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Standardized Work Week: A consistent Monday - Friday, 40-hour work week to maintain a healthy work-life harmony.
• Tuition Waivers: Access to tuition waivers for professional development and continuing education.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Health, dental, and vision coverage to ensure peace of mind for you and your family.
• Retirement Planning: Empowerment to build savings and prepare for retirement with confidence through our retirement plans.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: Our program supports your commitment to public service by forgiving eligible loans after a specified period.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule.