Senior Payroll Accountant

What You Will Do

• Maintain, review, and improve payroll accounting procedures to ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of payroll transactions including wages, benefit deductions, garnishments, statutory withholding and net pay
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders in HR, Benefits, Accounting, and Cash Management to ensure accuracy of payroll disbursements and accounting entries each Biweekly and Monthly pay period
• Provide continuous review and analysis of payroll data to support accurate payroll processing
• Responsible for monitoring, reconciling, and maintaining tax filings and invoices on a pay period basis
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of quarterly and annual tax reconciliations and transmission of tax files
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of payroll-related liability accounts, including clearing accounts, tax liabilities, and benefit liabilities
• Ensure the accuracy of Payroll accounting entries coinciding with monthly financial close procedures
• Support the accurate processing and recording of labor cost allocations to general ledger and project ledger
• Assist campus users in understanding and working with payroll data
• Support and facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• What You Can Expect
• As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
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• Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!