Payroll Accountant 119570
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Job no: 495606
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: Staff, Controller's Office
The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694 (voice) or 1-850-857-6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.
Please review job requirements carefully. Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: https://careers.uwf.edu. For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or jobs@uwf.edu.
Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.
| Position Number: | 119570 |
| Position Title (Classification Title): | Accountant 119570 |
| Working Title: | Payroll Accountant |
| Job Summary: | Inputs new W-4 and Direct Deposit information into Banner. Timely processing of electronic personnel action forms and related documents for bi-weekly payroll. Assists with Non-Resident Alien (NRA) & Resident Alien (RA) payroll-related matters. Understand and input NRA information into Windstar. Assists with the preparation of files and payments for insurance, retirement, taxes, and other related payroll deductions. Set up employee deductions. Assist with processing and reconciling of leave payouts. Assist with special projects and other tasks as needed. Organize and maintain documentation of payroll transactions in electronic database (BDMS). Assist with reviewing and sorting of all electronic Personnel Action Forms from DocuSign and Google Drive to appropriate payroll employee process. Assist with the payroll email. Assist with garnishment processing. Assist with Payroll processing when needed. Communicate with employees regarding payroll related inquiries and issues. This position is required to remain current on all Federal, State, and institutional regulations to ensure compliance. |
| Department | Controller's Office |
| FLSA: | Non-Exempt |
| Minimum Qualifications: | A bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. |
| Position Qualifications: | Knowledge of account principles and procedures, internal controls, payroll procedures, IRS regulations, State of Florida laws. Detailed oriented. Excellent communication skills. Problem solver. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; or a high school diploma and four years of Payroll experience for 500+ employees. Knowledge of the UWF organization, structure, and deadlines |
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| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Work Hours | 8-5 |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Salary Range | 38,000 - 40,000 |
| Pay Basis | Annually |
| Closing Date: | 12/01/2024 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu. This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Section 295.07, F.S.; applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation on or before the posting deadline date as such documentation is required for eligibility determination. Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. For information on obtaining a DD214, visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272. At the conclusion of this search, if a non-preference eligible applicant is appointed to the position and you are a preference-eligible applicant and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, a written complaint requesting an investigation may be submitted to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Blvd., Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708. Such complaint should be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice the position has been filled is received by the applicant pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Prior to filing a complaint, it is the responsibility of the preference-eligible applicant to contact the designated Human Resources or other contact person at least one time after 45 days have passed from the final date for submitting an application or the interview date, whichever is later in time, if the applicant has not received notice of a hiring decision. |
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