Accountant II

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in accounting from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and two years of professional accounting experience. A master’s degree in accounting may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Preferred Qualifications Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama’s Payroll department is seeking to hire an Accountant II. Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions

• Responsible for TRS contributions for all payrolls, including audits, retirement applications, and monitoring overtime.
• Serves as backup and assists in monitoring and reviewing daily audit trail to identify file maintenance errors.
• Recommends actions needed to correct errors and follows up to ensure that action is taken.
• Prepares monthly / quarterly state tax returns.
• Serves as backup and assists in Non-Resident Aliens, uses the Glacier System to monitor treaty allowances and monitors I-9s to ensure compliance.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations and reviews / monitors monthly reconciliations completed by other payroll employees.
• Processes reallocations on a monthly basis – communicating with both departments and grants and contracts.
• Corrects default labor distribution accounts.
• Sets up a variety of deductions.
• Reviews Web Time Entry and Kronos.
• Calculates pay outs for separating employees.
• Serves as backup to remit payments for unemployment compensation and analyzes benefits claims.
• Serves as backup in processing ACH Rejects.
• Monitors and notifies employees of expiration dates on W-4.
• Sets up organization security for payroll department to include timesheets and leave reports access for all departments.
• Communicates with department regarding questions and updates to EPAFs.
• Communicates with employees explaining the results of various deduction options on withholding and net pay.
• Calculates, monitors, and taxes necessary travel and moving expenses.
• Utilizes the check writing system to reprint check stubs.
• Makes recommendations and assists in development and implementation of office policies and procedures.
• Assists with completion of special projects and other related duties as required.
• Prepares and analyzes reports in Microsoft Excel.
• Supports other personnel during peak hiring cycles.
• Covers other areas of responsibility during absences (with focus on Accountant I position).
• Ensures confidentiality of employee information.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required, which may include holidays.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Insurance Short Term Disability Life Insurance Education Benefit Retirement Plan Memberships and Events Student Loan Forgiveness Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees earn paid time off (PTO) as they work. PTO can be used for vacation, holidays, sick days and personal days. Each year, employees can choose to cash out up to 80 hours of available PTO the following calendar year. Health Insurance New employees health, dental, and pharmacy benefits are effective the first day of the month following hire date. Short Term Disability This free benefit provides income support for those who are out of work for a medical reason, such as illness, accident or maternity. After a seven-day waiting period, it provides a 60-percent wage replacement, up to $1,000 per week for 90 days. Life Insurance USA Health provides a free term life insurance policy for our employees based on annual salary. Policies for spouse and dependents are also included. Additional coverage can be purchased for employee, spouse and dependents. Education Benefit University of South Alabama offers a credit on tuition each semester for employees, spouse, and dependents after just six months of employment. Retirement Plan USA Health offers a 5% matching retirement account and other non-matching account choices. Included with this benefit is a free individual session with a financial planner. Memberships and Events Employees can join USA’s state-of-the-art recreation center for a nominal fee. USA football season tickets are available at a discount, and employees can attend all other USA sporting events for free. Student Loan Forgiveness As an employee of a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the U.S. Department of Education.