Senior Payroll Accountant

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-site campus environment

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely TRS reporting for faculty and staff. You will manage payroll records, perform complex analyses, and coordinate with HR and Finance to ensure precise data and compliant processing.

Responsibilities include deduction reviews, benefit imports, ACH reversals, and supporting audits. Strong regulatory knowledge and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus experience or equivalent experience as defined.
• Prefer CPP certification and higher education setting experience.
• Experience with TRS reporting and TEXNET processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages TRS reporting for university employees and retirees.
• Prepares payroll records and processes monthly, semi-monthly, and off-cycle payrolls.
• Reviews deductions for retirement and benefits; adjusts as needed.
• Collaborates with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data.
• Submits ACH reversal requests and prepares net pay adjustments.
• Supports audits and ad hoc requests from leadership.

Skills

Payroll regulations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Issue resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Ten years of equivalent experience or six years with degree

CPP certification

Tools

TRS reporting

TEXNET processing

UTShare / PeopleSoft

Job description

Purpose of Position

Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and reporting to the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) for university employees and retirees. Responsibilities include maintaining payroll records, preparing reports, performing complex analyses, collaborating with relevant departments, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Manages reporting to the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) on behalf of the University.
• This includes, but is not limited to, monthly reporting for current and retired employees, payment reconciliation and submission, error resolution, and collaboration with various departments within the University and the Teacher Retirement System offices.
• Reviews and analyzes benefit deduction changes and imports from the Benefitfocus system during payroll processing.
• Updates payroll records during monthly, semi-monthly, and off-cycle processing.
• Reviews deductions for retirement and benefits and makes adjustments when necessary.
• Collaborates with HR and Finance departments on campus to ensure accurate employee data and payroll processing.
• Submits and validates ACH reversal requests and prepares net pay adjustments to correct wages.
• Participates in audits or ad hoc requests from the Director or other leadership and provides necessary documentation and explanations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible accounting experience; or ten (10) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations.
• 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.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.

https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits