Payroll Specialist II A&M System Member : Texas A&M University - Kingsville Department : Payroll Services Job Category : Other or Not Specified Job Type : Staff Location : Kingsville Proposed Minimum Salary : Commensurate Job Requisition Number : R-013978 Security Sensitive? : Yes Job Title Payroll Specialist II Agency Texas A&M University - Kingsville Department Payroll Services Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Kingsville, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The Payroll Specialist II, under general supervision, performs complex administrative support duties in support of payrolls. Responsibilities: * Processes biweekly payroll reports including overseeing employee timesheets entered into the timekeeping system and ensuring accuracy and submittal of timesheets. * Reviews, recommends, and processes off-cycle payments to employees * Receives requests from employing departments, verifies appropriate signatures, edits a number of important components, and adds payroll codes. * Determines if a requirement funding source is necessary and, if not provided, researches and decides upon a correct funding source. * Enters budget information into the database, investigates discrepancies, and contracts appropriate personnel to resolve the problem. * Coordinates entry and payment of employees who are paid partially by other System members. * Prepares, reviews, and reconciles monthly payroll accounts. * Reviews and distributes computer generated requests to initiating departments. Education and Experience: * Associate degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Two years of related payroll experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. * Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong clerical and customer service skills. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Preferred Skills/Experience: * At least 2 years of year-end reporting experience: W-2s, W-2Cs, 941s, etc. * Knowledge on taxation of employer paid benefits * Experience with creating and developing financial reports through various databases All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.