Financial Accountant II

About the role

The Financial Accountant II will work under the general supervision of the Director of Payroll Services, providing advanced accounting support to the university’s Payroll Services unit. This position serves as the primary accounting resource for payroll-related financial activities and project management.

Key responsibilities

• Perform monthly auditing and reconciliation of all payroll clearing accounts and report discrepancies.
• Process correcting entries, including journal entries, disbursement batches, and state/local payment vouchers.
• Execute payroll verifications and corrections in Workday and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).
• Calculate and reconcile monthly and bi‑weekly payroll taxes (Medicare, Social Security, Federal withholding) and prepare quarterly 941 filings and related state vouchers.
• Maintain reconciliations of the Payroll Default account and process Payroll Cost Transfers for all university units.
• Review and approve costing allocations for university employees and provide technical assistance as needed.

Required profile

• Advanced, professional‑level accounting experience, preferably in payroll accounting.
• Ability to work independently while supporting other staff members.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills for auditing and reconciliation tasks.
• Education and experience commensurate with university compensation guidelines.

Required skills

• Workday payroll system
• Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS)

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Full‑time staff position within a reputable university environment.