2008-05 Senior Payroll Accountant – Harrisburg

This position reports to the Manager of Payroll Accounting and manages the payroll general ledger in the SAP payroll accounting system. The Senior Payroll Accountant is responsible for ensuring that the salaries and benefits of the employees and students of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, which exceed $1 billion annually, are correctly posted from the SAP Payroll system to the SAP Finance (FI) system. The Senior Payroll Accountant has primary responsibility for managing the annual audit of payroll information by PASSHEs independent auditors. The audit of payroll is integral to the audit of PASSHEs consolidated financial statements and must be completed successfully to ensure an unqualified opinion.This position operates under strict deadlines, as the window for performing many functions is limited to only a few days, and limited even further when a pay period includes a holiday. Many responsibilities must be correctly completed before payroll can be finalized and tax payments can be made, and failure to perform the duties accurately in a timely manner adversely affects the ability of the Manager of Payroll Accounting to perform his/her duties timely and accurately.ResponsibilitiesManages the annual audit of PASSHEs payroll operations, working directly with PASSHEs independent auditors to ensure the audit is completed efficiently and management comments and audit adjustments are kept to a minimum. Manages the SAP program that creates the journal entries for standard payroll and off-cycle payroll. Audits, reconciles, and posts the entries to the Universities no later than the Tuesday morning before payday. Provides reconciliations and supporting analysis to the Universities.Initiates transfers between the Universities and the Office of the Chancellor to fund payroll, benefits, taxes, claims, and other transactions by the Thursday morning before payday. Posts related entries to the Universities general ledgers. Primarily responsible for reconciling, on a monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis, as appropriate, the System-level payroll general ledger accounts to payroll tax reports, SAP Payroll Tax Reporter, University activity, and all other relevant information. Primarily responsible for preparing all necessary adjusting and correcting journal entries and related transactions to maintain accurate payroll general ledger cash accounts, third-party liability accounts, and University payables and receivables. Manages the complex centralized processing of claims that occur when an employee is overpaid. Processes off-cycle payroll for adjustments and claims, including posting to FI and third-party vendors. Ensures that all related transactions are posted, overpayments are deposited, and funds are returned to the Universities in a timely manner.Primarily responsible for performing centralized employee direct deposit and centralized corrected/reissued payroll check duties. Processes requests from University payroll offices to stop employees direct deposits and employees checks that have been destroyed or lost.Primarily responsible for all issues related to the Payroll bank accounts, including account setup and closing, positive pay requirements and all payroll transactions. Primary liaison with PASSHEs bank on all Payroll banking issues such as stop checks, void checks, positive pay communications, etc.Ensures all processes comply with the schedule of interface/postings from the payroll system to the general ledger.Responsible for timely and accurate filing of annual Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Unclaimed Property report for checks that must be escheated.Recommends and implements general ledger changes resulting from PASSHE policy changes, process changes, benefit changes, etc. Identifies and recommends enhancements to the systems, policies, and procedures that affect Payroll Accounting.Provides payroll-related training to University finance and payroll staff. Develops end-user training material on policies, procedures, and forms that affect the Payroll Accounting area.Performs user acceptance testing of SAP system upgrades and configuration changes.Reviews and analyzes federal and state tax legislation; collective bargaining agreements, side letters and arbitration awards; Commonwealth Management Directives, Administrative Circulars and other publications; Board of Governors policies; tax laws; court rulings; third-party correspondence; and payroll research software to determine the potential effect of these issues on PASSHE payroll operations.Serves as primary contact for University payroll, human resources, Office of the Chancellor, and SyTEC staff on the above-listed issues.Serves as primary Payroll Accounting contact with respective SyTEC technical and functional counterparts for management of the integration of payroll to FI.Serves as backup to the Payroll Accountant.ConditionsPosition is: a) permanent full-time; b) non-civil service; and c) classified as Management Pay Grade 180. This is an at-will, Operational/Leadership Professional position. Candidate must complete a successful interview. Liberal benefits include voluntary benefits unique to PASSHE.To apply, submit:1. A cover letter.2. A resume.3. A completed and signed Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Application for Employment that includes the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references. Please include the position number 2008-05 in the section marked Position for which you are applying.4. A completed Affirmative Action (AA) Data Collection Form*. Please return the AA Form with your application, but enclose the AA Form in a sealed, unstamped envelope addressed to Affirmative Action Processing, or fax the AA Form directly to (717) 720-4438.* If you are unable to access these documents on-line please call (717) 720-4151 and they will be faxed or mailed to you.Submit by: U.S. Mail send documents to:Pennsylvania State System of Higher EducationDixon University Center Human Resources Office2986 North Second StreetHarrisburg PA 17110 Fax fax documents to (717) 720-4438. E-mail. Please include the position number (2008-05) in the subject of your email and send documents to elrapps@passhe.edu. Hand delivery please use address above.Full consideration given to those application materials postmarked by February 29, 2008; however applications accepted until position is filled. Information, including the job application, the Affirmative Action Data Collection Form, and this posting, is available by calling (717) 720-4151 or on our website at http://www.passhe.edu/executive/hr/chancellorhr/employment/Pages/default.aspx. Additional information about the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is available at http://www.passhe.edu/Pages/default.aspx.The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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