[Remote] Accountant (Payroll Accounting) (UPDATED)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Arizona is a prominent educational institution seeking an Accountant (Payroll Accounting) to support its payroll accounting operations. This role involves processing payroll-related financial transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing customer service to campus units. Responsibilities • Processes specialized transactions in a specific accounting area (payroll), this position supports the payroll function by performing key accounting-related tasks under supervision • During each payroll cycle (bi-weekly), prepares a routine preliminary payroll estimate to identify variances from the prior pay period requiring correction • Processes accurate and timely payments to vendors, including but not limited to ADP, Fidelity, TIAA, ASRS, PSPRS, and garnishment vendors, for both mandatory and voluntary deductions. Uploads payroll tax files to ADP for all federal, state, and local jurisdictions • Monitors outbound vendor files, especially the Direct Deposit file, to verify payroll has been successfully issued. Assists with payroll posting errors in the financial system by communicating with the appropriate internal departments • Performs a wide range of professional accounting functions, including initiating, reviewing, monitoring, reconciling, and analyzing routine financial transactions • Prepares payroll-related journal entries each pay period and routes for review. Performs routine reconciliations of payroll liabilities to check for accuracy • Contributes to University financial reporting by compiling information for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, as well as for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and external surveys • Assists departments with basic inquiries related to salary expense transfers, labor ledger journal entries, payroll encumbrances, and payroll-related UAccess Analytics reports • Supports units in understanding Employee-Related Expenses (ERE) and the financial data behind payroll activity in the general ledger • Follows Payroll Accounting procedures and supports senior staff with the development or updates to documentation as needed to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with current practices • Collaborates regularly with Payroll Operations, Benefits, and Workforce Systems teams to support accurate and efficient processes • Performs additional duties within the scope of the Accounting Services team as assigned by the supervisor Skills • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required • Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience • Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures • Skill in performing detailed numerical computations • Skill in preparing detailed reports on a timely basis • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced work environment where job duties change, and new procedures are initiated • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing • Ability to learn and work independently and as part of a team • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related area with accounting coursework • Experience with UAccess Financials, UAccess Employee, and UAccess Analytics • Experience with spreadsheet and database applications such as Excel and Access • Experience in preparing financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analysis • Experience in higher education or other governmental organizations Benefits • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans • Life insurance and disability programs • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays • U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members • Retirement plans • Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities Company Overview • University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses. It was founded in 1885, and is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • University of Arizona has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 92 in 2025, 119 in 2024, 146 in 2023, 135 in 2022, 146 in 2021, 93 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job