Payroll Accountant

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Accountant oversees the payroll verification process to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing. This position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing payroll-related supporting documentation for the accuracy of employee pay and deductions. Key responsibilities include interpreting and applying University policy, the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual, the Internal Revenue Service, and the US Department of Labor regulations, as well as reviewing student FICA exemptions and international tax treaties. Additionally, this position will process all payroll-related manual journal entries and review/process after-the-fact redistributions and adjustments. The Payroll Accountant will perform numerous reconciliations including account receivable balances, payroll register totals, and quarterly and year-end reports. They will participate in special projects, including testing system upgrades, reviewing internal processes while suggesting improvements, and supporting internal and external audit requests. This position works collaboratively with other campus departments and external parties and communicates routinely with employees addressing payroll-related questions.