Accountant II – 007281

Posting Details Position Information

Position Number007281Position TitleAccountant II - 007281DivisionFinance and AdministrationDepartment172400 - Payroll AccountingMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in accounting from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and two years of professional accounting experience. A master's degree in accounting may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Preferred QualificationsJob Description SummaryThe University of South Alabama's Payroll department is seeking to hire an Accountant II. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential FunctionsResponsible for TRS contributions for all payrolls, including audits, retirement applications, and monitoring overtime.Serves as backup and assists in monitoring and reviewing daily audit trail to identify file maintenance errors.Recommends actions needed to correct errors and follows up to ensure that action is taken.Prepares monthly/quarterly state tax returns.Serves as backup and assists in Non-Resident Aliens, uses the Glacier System to monitor treaty allowances and monitors I-9s to ensure compliance.Prepares monthly reconciliations and reviews/monitors monthly reconciliations completed by other payroll employees.Processes reallocations on a monthly basis - communicating with both departments and grants and contracts.Corrects default labor distribution accounts.Sets up a variety of deductions.Reviews Web Time Entry and Kronos.Calculates pay outs for separating employees.Serves as backup to remit payments for unemployment compensation and analyzes benefits claims.Serves as backup in processing ACH Rejects.Monitors and notifies employees of expiration dates on W-4.Sets up organization security for payroll department to include timesheets and leave reports access for all departments.Communicates with department regarding questions and updates to EPAFs.Communicates with employees explaining the results of various deduction options on withholding and net pay.Calculates, monitors, and taxes necessary travel and moving expenses.Utilizes the check writing system to reprint check stubs.Makes recommendations and assists in development and implementation of office policies and procedures.Assists with completion of special projects and other related duties as required.Prepares and analyzes reports in Microsoft Excel.Supports other personnel during peak hiring cycles.Covers other areas of responsibility during absences (with focus on Accountant I position).Ensures confidentiality of employee information.Regular and prompt attendance.Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required, which may include holidays.Related duties as required.
Posting Information

Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date05/03/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular

Supplemental Questions
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* Are you at least 18 years of age? YesNo * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States? YesNo * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? YesNo * What is the highest level of education you have completed? Less than High SchoolHigh School Diploma or equivalentAssociates DegreeBachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months) * How many years of related experience do you have? Less than 1 yearBetween 1 - 3 yearsBetween 3 - 5 yearsBetween 5 - 7 yearsMore than 7 years * How did you hear about this position? USA websiteLinkedInZip RecruiterIndeedHigherEd JobsAlabama Career Center / Alabama WorksFacebookWord of mouthOther
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