Senior Payroll Analyst

Title: Senior Payroll Analyst

Department Org: Controller - 106250

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary

Location:

MC AD

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 5:00 PM

Posted Salary: $60,500 - $75,000

The Senior Payroll Analyst contributes to the fulfillment of the university's mission and vision by ensuring system functionality and compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Responsibilities include exercising discretion and professional judgment in examining and evaluating payroll; managing the accounting and reconciliation, recording, monitoring, and reporting of all payroll related accounts; interacting with staff to accurately and timely process payroll including review, verification, and reconciliation of each payroll;

reviewing and approving payroll tax processing, adjustments, and other payroll related requests as needed; assisting the Fiscal Manager in the supervision of the payroll staff; and identifying and implementing continuous process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, related business, or technical degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of directly related work experience in Payroll, Accounting, Audit, or Finance with working knowledge of payroll tax rules, regulations, and general accounting; problem solving and process improvement skills required.
• Requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties and the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, accounting applications, system query capabilities, PC-based spreadsheet, and database software for analyzing and forecasting.
• Strong research, communication, and customer service skills.

• Master’s degree in business, HR, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• Experience in a large university or governmental/non-profit organization preferred.
• Banner, Symplr, and Sprintax systems experience a plus.
• At least one year’s experience in supervision or management preferred.

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco‑free. Pre‑employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The University provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.