Senior Payroll Accountant

About the Role

Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and reporting to the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) for university employees and retirees.

Responsibilities

• Manages reporting to the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) on behalf of the University, including monthly reporting for current and retired employees, payment reconciliation and submission, error resolution, and collaboration with various departments within the University and the Teacher Retirement System offices.
• Reviews and analyzes benefit deduction changes and imports from the Benefitfocus system during payroll processing.
• Updates payroll records during monthly, semi-monthly, and off-cycle processing.
• Reviews deductions for retirement and benefits and makes adjustments when necessary.
• Collaborates with HR and Finance departments on campus to ensure accurate employee data and payroll processing.
• Submits and validates ACH reversal requests and prepares net pay adjustments to correct wages.
• Participates in audits or ad hoc requests from the Director or other leadership and provides necessary documentation and explanations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible accounting experience; or ten (10) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Experience with TRS reporting and TEXNET processing.
• Familiarity with the UTShare (PeopleSoft) program.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).

Skills

• Strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently research and resolve complex issues.

Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm

Benefits

Position is benefit eligible. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University. Learn more about our benefits.