Accountant II Payroll

Job Description:

Responsible for all payroll processing activities, including contract, hourly, weekly payrolls, etc., along with payroll/benefit changes, withholdings, leave accruals, and payroll taxes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Complete processing of payrolls and reviews the work of others for accuracy and completeness.
2. Process payroll changes related to employee salary/position modifications, benefit and retirement changes, employee overloads, etc.
3. Coordination with Human Resources for completeness and accuracy of employee payroll records.
4. Generate reports for use in reconciling third-party billings, withholdings, payroll taxes, etc. and processes third-party payments to vendors.
5. Assist employees with questions, paperwork, and payroll requirements to ensure customer satisfaction and accurate payroll processing.
6. Supervise student hourly employees working within the Payroll Office.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree.

2. Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a related payroll and/or accounting environment.

3. Demonstrated ability of effective written and verbal communication skills.

4. Professional appearance and attitude.

5. Demonstrated ability of strong organization skills.

6. Capable of managing numerous tasks at once.

7. Demonstrated ability to use computerized accounting systems as well as a functional use of related software, i.e., spreadsheets, and word processors.

8. Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure to create accurate and timely reports.

9. Demonstrated ability to assist in creating and fostering an atmosphere of professionalism, cooperation, customer service and teamwork.

10. Demonstrated ability of the ability to understand and develop new techniques to deal effectively with particular situations, processes, or challenges when they arise.

11. Demonstrated knowledge of Payroll processes, laws, and reporting requirements.

12. Demonstrated knowledge of Higher education or non-profit accounting.

Documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Three professional references

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.