Position Introduction:

This position is being posted at multiple levels. The successful candidate will be offered the position at the level that is commensurate with their education, experience, and overall qualifications.

Are you a payroll professional who combines tech-savviness, process efficiency, and adept questioning skills? Look no further! We're seeking a dynamic Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll team at the University of Oklahoma Health Campus!
What's in it for you:

On top of your salary, you will also be entitled to:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): We value work-life balance. Enjoy ample vacation days and holidays to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Standardized Work Week: Say goodbye to unpredictable schedules! Our consistent Monday - Friday, 40-hour work week allows you to plan ahead and maintain a healthy work-life harmony.
• Tuition Waivers: Invest in your future! As an OUHSC employee, you'll have access to tuition waivers for professional development and continuing education.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Your well-being matters to us. Benefit from health, dental, and vision coverage, ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.
• Retirement Planning: Secure your financial future. Our retirement plans empower you to build savings and prepare for retirement with confidence.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: Our program supports your commitment to public service by forgiving eligible loans after a specified period.

For more information about OU's benefits, click here.

Traits We Value:

• Problem Solver: Excels at analyzing complex situations, applying practical judgment, and developing solutions to payroll-related challenges while delivering exceptional service to campus stakeholders.
• Tech-Savvy: Stay ahead of the curve by leveraging technology to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Curious: Dive deep into payroll data, ask the right questions, and uncover insights that drive informed decisions.
• Process Efficiency: Optimize payroll workflows, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Support:

• Be the go-to resource for payroll-related inquiries.
• Provide excellent customer service to financial services and other operations staff across the campus.

Process Enhancement:

• Continuously improve payroll processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency gains.

Timekeeping Expertise:

• Review various timekeeping accounting details, ensure accurate entries and procedures, and communicate with stakeholders across campus.

Payroll Processing:

• Responsible for coordinating/running the payroll processing in conjunction with the Senior Accountant.
• Manage/report retirement withholding accounts to relative retirement accounts.

Voucher Approval:

• Validates payment information entered for entry accuracy.
• Communicates with clerical staff for necessary corrections.
• Approves vouchers for payment.

Cost Transfers:

• Prepares payroll journals for each PFT cycle to post liabilities on 789 funds.
• Resolves any errors on payments or journal processes on OUHSC and OMES side.

Backup:

• Serves as back up for other payroll processing.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required to ensure the overall success of the department.

Skills

• ERP Financial Software
• Microsoft Office Software

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• None

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• 24 months of experience in a payroll or accounting role.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 72 months of related experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None

Department Preferences:

• Microsoft Word and Excel experience
• PeopleSoft Experience
• 18 hours of Accounting at a College Level
• High level of verbal and written skills in communicating in English