Senior Accounting And Payroll Analyst

Job Type:

Staff

Job Description:

Kansas City University is searching for an experienced and organized Senior Accounting and Payroll Analyst to join its Finance team. This person will ensure swift and accurate completion of the university's bi-weekly payroll for its two campus locations. The successful candidate will be highly organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while ensuring records are maintained with accuracy and strict confidentiality. This Senior Accounting and Payroll Analyst will also provide assistance to both Finance and Human Resources when necessary.

Essential Duties:

• Maintain payroll information by ensuring the systems in place allow for accurate calculation and processing of payroll records and ensure areas of weakness are communicated and addressed in a timely manner

• Creates, prepares and analyzes reports of earnings, taxes, deductions, etc. for the university's bi-weekly payroll to ensure employee payments are processed accurately

• Processes quarterly and annual tax reconciliations with 3rd party vendor

• Process garnishments as needed

• Analyze and resolve discrepancies between payroll, timekeeping and 3rd party vendor.

• Prepares and analyzes data for various external audits and reviews

• Verify and complete unemployment claims and employment verifications in a timely manner

• Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures

• Ability to effectively communicate payroll polices to individuals and management as questions arise

• Stays informed on the latest laws and legislations and informs management of any legal changes

• Collaborate with Financial Reporting Manager to ensure forecasts and projections are updated timely

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required

• 4+ years of experience processing and/or reviewing payroll processes

• Knowledge of Workday payroll strongly preferred

• Excellent excel skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Precise attention to detail

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently to ensure deadlines are met

• Strong understanding of internal controls for payroll processing, ability to identify areas of weakness and provide solutions for proper mitigation

• Ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with individuals at all levels in the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

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Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!