Payroll Services Specialist

Division of Agriculture Payroll Manager

The Payroll Services Specialist is responsible for the production and processing of regular and supplemental employee payrolls. This position is governed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, state and federal laws, and institutional policy. Typical functions include overseeing the process of supported and unsupported retro payments, ACH/Check Return re-issues, processing garnishments in Workday, miscellaneous deductions, managing career service payments, NRA FICA check, assisting with Glacier Tax System, processing on-demand payments, processing EIBs as needed, processing reports from the payroll processing checklist, assisting with payroll compare process, time and leave, and reconciliations as needed, providing customer service and technical assistance to end users, and other duties as assigned within payroll and financial services. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications: The formal education equivalent of an associate's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; plus, three years of experience in payroll processing, payroll accounting or a related area. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in Higher Ed. Experience with Workday. Proficiency in Excel and Outlook. Experience managing a high volume of reports and information. Good time management skills, self-motivated, and a team player.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to speak & write clearly & communicate ideas successfully. Ability to organize, plan, & prioritize work. Ability to attend to details while simultaneously handling multiple projects. Ability to analyze, interpret, & apply relevant regulations, policies, & procedures. Initiative to learn & maintain current knowledge in area of assignment. Physical & mental ability to effectively perform duties & responsibilities related to the job, which may include long & irregular hours of work.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information: Cindy Johnson, Payroll Manager

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity: Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity: Talking

Occasional Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Benefits Eligible: Yes