University of South Florida · 3 weeks ago
Sr. Analyst Payroll Accounting
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students. They are seeking a Senior Analyst for Payroll Accounting to serve as a subject matter resource, contribute to process improvements, and maintain compliance within the HR and payroll system environment.
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Responsibilities
Perform detailed reconciliations of payroll accounting transactions to ensure proper distribution and recording within the University’s financial system
Reconcile files and transactions submitted to external entities such as the State of Florida for retirement and health insurance, and to ADP for tax, wage reporting, and employee payments, ensuring data integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements
Analyze and resolve discrepancies identified during payroll reconciliations by researching payroll costings, journal entries, and system processes
Review and process retroactive expenditure transfers submitted by departments to correct payroll costing
Assist with testing and validation of payroll-related processes during Oracle system upgrades or implementations
Develop, update, and maintain payroll accounting policies and procedures to align with system changes, regulatory requirements, and best practices
Support the preparation and submission of wire requests for third-party payroll vendors post payroll processing as needed
Provide technical expertise and operational support to ensure accurate GL budget checking, default costing, and payroll posting processes
Create and deliver documentation and training materials related to payroll accounting processes for department users
Generate and analyze payroll accounting reports to support decision-making, reconciliations, and compliance reviews
Collaborate with HRIS, Payroll, and Controller’s Office staff to identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance of payroll accounting workflows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience
Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment
Preferred
Experience with Oracle HCM or Oracle Cloud Financials
Experience reconciling payroll data files submitted to external agencies for retirement, benefits, tax, and wage reporting
Experience developing business process documentation
Understanding of state or higher education payroll and accounting structures
Demonstrated success in process improvement initiatives
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida
University of South Florida is a public research university located in Tampa, Florida.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$170.33MKey Investors
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2023-09-25Grant· $17.07M
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