Accountant III, Payroll

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Lone Star College-System Office

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations;
The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Accountant III, payroll reports directly to the Senior Manager, Accounting but works closely with the Payroll team. This position performs accounting activities that include journal entry preparation, complex general ledger payroll account reconciliations, and ensuring financial accuracy. Prepares, reviews and analyzes payroll reports. Ensures proper accounting of payroll related transactions. Works with the payroll team to resolve discrepancies between Payroll submodules and general ledger.

Assists in payroll audits and annual external audit. Develops and recommends process and procedure changes. Performs internal and external reporting. Serves as lead accountant for Payroll.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Broad knowledge of general accounting principles, practices, and procedures
• Broad knowledge of statutory requirements pertaining to payroll
• Excellent knowledge of PC's and related software (especially Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, and Access)
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to cope with several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Self-starter that is able to plan, organize and take initiative to meet objectives and deadlines independently

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND

CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience must include 3 years in Accounting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business…