Position InformationRequisition Number 155682 Job Title Payroll Processor Official Title Payroll Analyst II Position Number 00006607 Department Payroll - 926150 Location Denton Is this an internal posting only? No Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm Department Overview The UNT System Business Service Center (BSC) is home to several of the university system's shared and central services, including the Controllership. The BSC service groups provide all accounting, reporting, purchasing and business-service focused operations for all of the University of North Texas System component institutions. Areas of responsibility for these shared and central services include Payroll, Financial Accounting & Reporting, Accounts Payable, and Procurement, among others. The University of North Texas System is comprised of: the University of North Texas (located in Denton), the University of North Texas Health Science Center (in Fort Worth), the University of North Texas at Dallas, and the University of North Texas System (downtown Dallas).

This position is located at the Business Service Center at Woodhill Square, just south of our flagship campus in Denton. Job Description The UNTS Payroll Department at the University of North Texas System is seeking to hire a Payroll Analyst II to join our team. Under the general direction of the Payroll Processing Manager, performs payroll administration for all monthly, semimonthly, hourly, and supplemental payrolls for the four institutions (UNT, System, Dallas, & HSC); maintains employee pay records, preparation for payroll runs, and creates payroll reports; analyzes complex payroll and benefits issues/errors, proposes solutions to address customer needs; acts as a functional expert.

Payroll Functions: 95%

* Processes monthly, semi-monthly, hourly, and supplemental payroll in PeopleSoft North American Payroll
* Maintains employee pay data, records pay data changes from source documents and interprets University policies and procedures, and State and Federal regulations affecting payroll procedures
* Reports data; reviews and ensures accurate computation of pay, conducts appropriate audits to ensure data integrity and compliance, and coordinates with internal departments as appropriate to resolve discrepancies
* Responsible for auditing monthly and supplemental payroll reports, and resolutions of complex payroll issues to ensure that accurate data is reflected in the employee database and payments of salary and wages are made in an accurate and timely manner
* Provides customer service across the four institutions; analyzes and recommends solutions to address customer issues related to payroll
* Represents the organization by utilizing effective communication and customer service skills to serve customers and provide information and updates on changes and processes; provides helpful information and anticipates needs of organization to keep customers up to date and help them utilize the system
* Analyze error reports for payroll calculation (monthly, semi-monthly, hourly, and supplemental)
* Conduct retroactive adjustments for salary/wages, deductions (general and or benefits) or overpayments
* Process vacation lump sum payments

Special Projects, Other Duties as Assigned: 5%

* Assist supervisor with other duties that are assigned
* System testing for PeopleSoft

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate will possess an Associates degree or three years of payroll processing and/or accounting experience.

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required:

* Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices
* Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to processing of payroll
* Knowledge of federal wage and tax laws, and overtime requirements
* Skills in analyzing problems, situations, practices, or procedures to: identify and define a problem, formulate a solution, and prepare the necessary actions to follow through
* Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
*Skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, departments, HR benefits, and outside agencies
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work independently and according to established schedules
* Strong skills in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word, & Excel software
* Ability to remain calm and courteous in the face of upset employees while dealing with their problems/concerns Preferred Qualifications The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

* Knowledge of principles and procedures of general and governmental accounting as applicable to processing of payroll
* Working knowledge of University payroll processing
* Working knowledge of the State of Texas
* Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must submit a resume with their online application. Is this a security sensitive position? Yes Driving a University Vehicle? No Job Open Date 10-02-2019 Job Close DatePay Rate Salary Commensurate with Experience Pay Basis Monthly Job Type Full-time Permanent Quicklink for Posting jobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66797 function checkForSelectedStatus(){ return true;}