Payroll Accountant

$54,330 - $54,330/Yr

Radford University - Radford, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Radford, VA

Educational Services

About the position

The Payroll Accountant at Radford University is responsible for overseeing the payroll verification process to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing. This role involves reviewing and analyzing payroll-related documentation, interpreting university policies, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The Payroll Accountant will also handle manual journal entries, reconciliations, and support audit requests while collaborating with various departments and addressing payroll-related inquiries from employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the payroll verification process to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Review and analyze payroll-related supporting documentation for accuracy of employee pay and deductions.
• Interpret and apply University policy, Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual, IRS, and US Department of Labor regulations.
• Process all payroll-related manual journal entries and review/process after-the-fact redistributions and adjustments.
• Perform reconciliations including account receivable balances, payroll register totals, and quarterly and year-end reports.
• Participate in special projects, including testing system upgrades and reviewing internal processes for improvements.
• Support internal and external audit requests and communicate with employees regarding payroll-related questions.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of payroll operations including Federal Department of Labor laws and federal and state laws including garnishments.
• Direct experience using integrated accounting systems and payroll software applications.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to audit and analyze reports and paperwork to draw sound conclusions and take appropriate actions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work with diverse clients.
• Demonstrated experience in performing mathematical computations and resolving problems promptly.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and act ethically.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience processing payroll and performing payroll-related accounting functions such as journal entries.
• Knowledge of Banner and Cognos reporting tools.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities