Senior Payroll Accountant: Compliance & Data Analytics

Lane Help; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oregon is seeking a Payroll Accountant to support payroll, benefits, and retirement accounting with accuracy and compliance. You will perform complex reconciliations, work with HR, vendors, and payroll staff to resolve issues, and ensure proper posting of payroll data.

This role involves processing daily payroll activities, overpayments, tax reconciliations, and preparing union reporting. A collaborative, detail‑driven approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with CPA/PA certificate or 30 quarter accounting hours.
• Three years of accounting experience preferred.
• Transcripts required for all courses.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex reconciliations of payroll deductions, retirement contributions, union dues, and benefits.
• Process daily payroll postings, tax reconciliations, and vendor invoices.
• Develop data tools and automate payroll processes and workflows.
• Ensure compliance with pay rules and data standards in Banner HRIS.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree with CPA or PA certificate

Bachelor’s degree with 30 quarter accounting hours

Three years accounting experience

Job description

The University of Oregon is seeking a Payroll Accountant to support payroll, benefits, and retirement accounting with accuracy and compliance. You will perform complex reconciliations, work with HR, vendors, and payroll staff to resolve issues, and ensure proper posting of payroll data.

This role involves processing daily payroll activities, overpayments, tax reconciliations, and preparing union reporting. A collaborative, detail‑driven approach is essential.