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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Payroll Accountant – Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities include:

• Perform monthly general ledger payroll-related account reconciliations, identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Manage all processes associated with Payroll Accounting for fiscal year-end close.

• Maintain and update Payroll Commitments and Fringe Table.

• Troubleshoot Commitment and Obligation issues for the FAU Community related to Payroll Accounting.

• Balance payroll accounts by auditing information, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and initiating journal entries.

• Perform bi-weekly validation of payroll and benefit expense charges by reviewing the trial balance.

• Run biweekly broken Smart Tag report, communicate errors to appropriate areas, and create payroll accounting adjustments or costing allocation changes to correct broken smart tags as needed.

• Manage Fix Operational Journal process and coordinate with departmental cost center managers to correct/adjust journals in error.

• Coordinate with Treasury to reconcile all incoming refunds from DSGI.

• Implement system of new functionality as it relates to Payroll Accounting/Commitment Accounting.

• Maintain and update payroll accounting adjustments training job aid and provide training and process payroll accounting adjustments if needed.

• Manage mass upload of costing allocation changes for all job extensions, coordinating the Human Resource Department.

• Perform monthly reconciliation for salary and fringe to verify that all University and Grant fringe rates are correct and process entries as needed.

• Create and update Grant Allocation Rules associated with all new earnings, fringe, and fiscal year-end.

• Support the FAU Workday Helpdesk ticket system as it relates to payroll-related inquiries.

• Assist with implementing, maintaining, and monitoring payroll accounting control and procedures.

• Coordinate with manager to implement system of new functionality as it relates to Payroll Accounting/Commitment Accounting.

• Assist the manager with special projects and reports and complete additional fiscal responsibilities as assigned.

• Perform additional job-related duties as needed.

FAU Benefits and Perks

• If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

• Sick Leave Pool Program

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or a closely related field.

Two years or more of professional accounting and/or fiscal management experience.

Public university or local government payroll accounting work experience, highly preferred.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to handle multiple tasks or responsibilities at once, manage time effectively, and provide strong customer service support to internal/external constituents.

Salary:

$65,000 - $70,000 per year.

College or Department:

UCN: Payroll and Tax Compliance

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2024-09-23

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit: www.fau.edu

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Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.

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Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.