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This position provides for work-life balance with typically a 40-hour work week that includes flexible work arrangements. This position is open to a hybrid work arrangement for workers in the Austin area.

Payroll Services at The University of Texas at Austin is responsible for producing and distributing payroll for approximately 29,000 employees. Payroll processes monthly, semi-monthly, and off-cycle payrolls for employees of the university. To learn more about our department, visit payroll.utexas.edu.

You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of university staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll enjoy working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
• For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Serve as a member of the Finance Team in Payroll Services. This position involves the analysis, recording, examination, maintenance, and reporting of payroll financial data for the university.

• Run, review, and adjust cost transfers from the cost transfer integration.
• Work with Departments, Accounting and Financial Management, and the Budget Office to ensure payroll results and cost transfers are appropriately categorized and reported on each payroll cycle. Assist departments with account reconciliations and questions about costing.
• Serve as Settlement Specialist to include:
  • Settle Off-Cycle payrolls and serve as back-up for On-Cycles
  • Approve check print in box tasks
  • Launch check print integrations.
  • Verify positive pay files are created and match settlement totals.
• Review costing for manually input payments on semi-monthly, monthly, and off cycle payrolls.
• Enter manual payments to record cost transfers, repayments, and other payroll record adjustments as needed.
• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting processes, making use of current technology to ensure appropriate internal controls.
• Serve as back up for Team duties and assist as needed with account reconciliations and audit request research.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline. Highly proficient in use of Excel, automated financial systems and financial reporting systems, including spreadsheets and databases. Demonstrated excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience allowed.

Experience with DEFINE and/or Workday. Experience in payroll and/or financial reporting and analysis. Excellent interpersonal skills including communication skills and the ability to maintain a high level of customer service. Demonstrated ability to perform multiple duties and meet deadlines. Experience working in a university environment. One to three years' experience in governmental accounting.

$48,000

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a work station
• Use of manual dexterity
• Additional hours required during peak periods

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• 3 work references with their contact information including email addresses; References submitted should be professional and not personal and at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.