ISC PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT

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The Integrated Service Center (ISC) has an outstanding full time opportunity for a Payroll Accountant.

The Integrated Service Center (ISC) provides centralized support for HR/Payroll inquiries and transactions at the University of Washington. Positions in this class series provide specialized payroll inquiry and transactional services including but not limited to payroll tax support.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Reporting to the ISC Tax and Accounting Manager, the ISC Payroll Accountant will perform as a member of a team dedicated to executing Tier 2 - Payroll transactional functions within the ISC framework.

More specific responsibilities will include: ensuring completion of of regular and recurring moderately complex accounting functions for assigned payroll transactions, support and file employment taxes, develop accounting policies based on federal and state employment tax regulations, assist in the development and implementation of procedures to ensure compliance, including internal controls, develop and manage queries and reports, respond to payroll tax inquiries, research pay related issues, support successful execution of payroll processes, and coordinate with a combination of HCM, Benefits, and Payroll resources within the ISC to address escalated inquiries (i.e., working effectively within the framework of a multi-tiered customer inquiry and issue resolution model, including ISC Tier 1 first point of contact for questions and walk-in services and ISC Tier 2 - Payroll operational transaction support for more advanced inquiries). As a member of a team focused on continuous improvement, this role will also be expected to identify process issues, escalate opportunities for improvement and advance recommended solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employment Tax Programs:

Support multiple federal and state year end tax reporting (Form W2, Form 1042s, 1099R, etc.)

Preparation and remittance of Social Security, Medicare, and Federal withholding taxes on behalf of the University of Washington

Assist with foreign national tax program (tax treaties, FICA exemption status etc.)

Analyze, prepare and file (quarterly tax reporting) for multiple state taxes

Research tax discrepancies and resolve

Address tax inquiries from employees and agencies

Ensure that there are effective policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state regulations

Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts

Monitor bank activity and assist in bank reconciliation

Assist in development of unit goals and measurements

Assist in the development of unit policies and procedures

Program Management

Assist tax team to coordinate associated tax events and activities

Assist tax team to develop accounting policies to support to support tax program

Coordinate external opportunities to partner with process partners and the State of Washington

Ensure compliance with university, federal and state regulations that govern the activities of the program

Independently assess work duties and workload in order to priories and manage tasks and timelines

Customer Service Support

Contribute to an outstanding customer-service environment, including strong collaboration with other team members and subject matter experts external to the ISC as required

Utilize UWConnect to facilitate management of inquiries/issues in accordance with established protocols

Train internal staff to aid in the support of the tax program

Respond to customer inquiries, including problem resolution, regarding federal and state taxes and other employment taxes

Improve tax program using continuous process improvement tools

Assist in the development of customer service goals and measurements

Communicate tax policies and procedures

Establish mechanisms to review and follow up on assigned work within unit, to ensure accuracy and timeliness to meet customer and program needs

Support Other Payroll Office Activities

Assist in other Payroll activities, as needed

Using LEAN methodology to ensure that there are effective policies and procedures along with internal controls to manage payroll payments, voluntary deductions, and overpayments meet state and federal regulations along with state and federal laws

Participate in LEAN activities. This includes using metrics to achieve results, and improve processes

Complete special assignments as assigned by the director or manager

In conjunction with the managers performs duties of the Director in their absence

Perform related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business administration, computer science, economics, or closely related field that includes thirty quarter hours or twenty semester hours of college-level accounting courses

AND

Three years of experience working in a payroll related role, including working knowledge of key payroll transactional processes, accounting standards and taxation requirements. Two years of working experience processing transactions in the payroll domain

OR

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Payroll experience

The ability to demonstrate excellent administrative experience skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

The ability to demonstrate excellent accounting skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Experience with multiple levels of customer service tools/techniques

The ability to demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills

Experience working under high regulatory requirements

DESIRED:

Experience working with Workday - UW payroll system

Experience supporting employment tax regulations

Experience working a LEAN environment

Demonstrate advance skills in Excel

Excellent oral and written communications

Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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