Title: Payroll Accountant

VP Area: Administration & Finance - UMW

Department: Payroll

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $63,500 - $65,000

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Payroll Accountant. Job duties/responsibilities of the Payroll Accountant include, but are not limited to:

• Administration of a complex automated payroll operation involving multiple systems, interfaces and reconciliations.
• Responsible for production of administrative faculty and wage payrolls, associated benefit reconciliations, and preparation of complex financial reports.
  
• Ensures compliance with state and federal laws related to Payroll.
  
• Interpretation of policy; tracking and resolution of complex issues in regards to Payroll.
  
• Provides excellent customer service and support to internal and external customers, especially with automated timekeeping system users.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll, including state and federal laws; regulations concerning payroll and payroll deductions; wage-hour regulations; benefits plans and tax reporting.
  
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  
• Knowledge of complex automated financial payroll & accounting systems including system interfaces.
  
• Knowledge of FLSA regulations.
  
• Demonstrated ability to analyze fiscal transactions; track and resolve system data issues.
  
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex reconciliations among multiple, interfacing systems.
  
• Ability to work independently and exercise significant judgment in decision making regarding interpretation of rules and regulations.
  
• Ability to work effectively in team environment and collaborate to meet inflexible deadlines.
  
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  
• Accurate data entry and reconciliation of complex, multi-system, payroll function.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Required Experience:

• Experience with financial system including system interfaces. 

Additional Considerations:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent training and experience.
  

EXPERIENCE

• Experience with system implementation and upgrades, being key member of project team.
• Experience creating and maintaining procedures for fiscal processes.
• Payroll experience with Commonwealth of Virginia or Virginia Higher Education.
• Experience with UKG/Kronos timekeeping, Oracle PeopleSoft applications (Cardinal HCM), or Workday.
• Experience with multi-state tax and regulatory reporting.
  

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.

Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. 

Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.