Accountant III

This is a full‑time position for a Payroll Accountant III in the Payroll Services department located in Arlington, TX. The role reports to the Payroll Director and requires detailed financial analysis, troubleshooting of payroll errors, and collaborative communication with multiple stakeholders. Working hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Commitment Accounting:

• Process commitment accounting actuals for PayGL
  02 – Pay Run.
• Analyze and reconcile payroll summary reports for semi‑monthly, monthly, and off‑cycle payroll processing.
• Run and save payroll queries before Pay Run or AdHoc processing.
• Run pre‑distribution audit report (PDA) and investigate errors.
• Collaborate with budget office and TCE teams to clear errors.
• Re‑run PDA to ensure errors are resolved.
• Review and post journals for pay cycle finalization.
• Responsible for retro processing for commitment accounting.
• Create and manage run control for budget retro process.
• Review and verify data in retro distribution audit report (BUD
  020).
• Process and update retro distributions for earnings, deductions, and taxes.
• Analyze eForms and download employee earnings reports.
• Enter and process direct retro distributions.
• Verify and update actuals distribution for direct retros.

Payroll Liability Reconciliations:

• Query and review actuals for payroll liability accounts.
• Prepare journals each month to clear liability accounts.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation.
• Verify complex data integrity and address discrepancies with stakeholders.

Additional Duties:

• Manage and run work study redistribution report.
• Analyze data to identify trends and areas of process improvement.
• Assist with special projects from the Director.
• Verify and update faculty fringe redistribution.
• Review and activate combo codes when necessary.
• Analyze financial records and statements.
• Communicate on behalf of the payroll department effectively.
• Provide support and insight for payroll‑related accounting inquiries and issue resolution.
• Liaise between Payroll and SIS regarding payroll issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business field.
• Five (5) years of experience in payroll processing or accounting, or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations.

• Experience working in a higher‑education setting.
• Experience with TRS reporting and TEXNET processing.
• Familiarity with UTShare (Peoplesoft) program.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently research and resolve complex issues.

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It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status.

The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally‑protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817‑272‑5554 or email ADADocs
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Required Documents

• Resume or CV

Optional Documents

• Cover/Interest Letter