The Payroll Accountant is a key member of the Payroll team at Boston University and works closely with the staffs of Human Resources and General Accounting & Financial Reporting. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Payroll Accounting and Transformation, the Payroll Accountant is primarily responsible to provide leadership with insights on any variances observed during monthly analysis of Payroll general ledger accounts and related reconciliations.

Major duties of this position include:

• Prepares monthly and year-end journal entries.
• Performs monthly and/or ad hoc reporting and audits to ensure the accuracy of payroll.
• Participates in the requirement gathering and testing for all changes and enhancements made to the universitys Human Capital Management (HCM) system.
• Works with Human Resources to audit master data effecting payroll outcome.
• Collaborates with General Accounting on Abandoned Property and yearly audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ability to work optimally and collaboratively in a small, collegial team environment.
• 3-5 years of work experience, preferably in a university or payroll management capacity.
• Intermediate skills utilizing Excel, including complex formulas in order to acquire, organize, and analyze data.
• Experienced in analyzing data to determine relevant conclusions and suggest appropriate actions to management.
• Proven track record to multi-task and prioritize routine tasks and ad-hoc requests.
• Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output.
• Self-motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of SAP/BU Works and Microsoft Office

Benefits/Other Information:

Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off! Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University. Note: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page at https://www.bu.edu/hr/employee-resources/benefits/.

The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive.

For all positions, we are looking for individuals who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment and who are flexible and creative. We strongly encourage applications from women and under-represented groups who share our interest in serving a university community with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities.

Interested applicants are asked to upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to 'Hiring Manager Payroll Accountant position'.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ability to work optimally and collaboratively in a small, collegial team environment.
• 3-5 years of work experience, preferably in a university or payroll management capacity.
• Intermediate skills utilizing Excel, including complex formulas in order to acquire, organize, and analyze data.
• Experienced in analyzing data to determine relevant conclusions and suggest appropriate actions to management.
• Proven track record to multi-task and prioritize routine tasks and ad-hoc requests.
• Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output.
• Self-motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of SAP/BU Works and Microsoft Office

Benefits/Other Information:

Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off! Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University. Note: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page at https://www.bu.edu/hr/employee-resources/benefits/.

The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive.

For all positions, we are looking for individuals who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment and who are flexible and creative. We strongly encourage applications from women and under-represented groups who share our interest in serving a university community with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities.

Interested applicants are asked to upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to 'Hiring Manager Payroll Accountant position'.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.