Senior Payroll Accountant

Description A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities. Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career. What We are Looking For Baylor University is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Accountant who will have responsibility for payroll data analysis, post-payroll reconciliations, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of payroll activities in the Oracle Cloud Human Capital Management and Finance system. A bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience are required. A master's degree and five years of experience is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States. What You Will Do • Maintain, review, and improve payroll accounting procedures to ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of payroll transactions including wages, benefit deductions, garnishments, statutory withholding and net pay • Coordinate with internal stakeholders in HR, Benefits, Accounting, and Cash Management to ensure accuracy of payroll disbursements and accounting entries each Biweekly and Monthly pay period • Provide continuous review and analysis of payroll data to support accurate payroll processing • Responsible for monitoring, reconciling, and maintaining tax filings and invoices on a pay period basis • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of quarterly and annual tax reconciliations and transmission of tax files • Prepare monthly reconciliations of payroll-related liability accounts, including clearing accounts, tax liabilities, and benefit liabilities • Ensure the accuracy of Payroll accounting entries coinciding with monthly financial close procedures • Support the accurate processing and recording of labor cost allocations to general ledger and project ledger • Assist campus users in understanding and working with payroll data • Support and facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors • Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission • Ability to comply with University policies • Maintain regular and punctual attendance What You Can Expect As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages. Explore & Engage Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds . Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!