Job description

Description:

Are you someone who is service oriented and wants to make a big impact in the lives of others? The University of Oklahoma Payroll Department is dedicated to serving the diverse university community by providing precise and timely remuneration to all staff, faculty, and student employees, and we are currently looking for an accountant to help us leave a lasting impression through serving our university.

On top of your salary, the University of Oklahoma offers:

• Standard Monday – Friday, 40-hour workweek
• 14 paid holidays per year
• 18 – 22 hours of PTO per month
• Insurance plans for you and your family
• Retirement options that require no contributions from the employee
• And much more! For a list of our benefits, click here.

***To apply for this position you MUST go to, jobs.ou.edu and click on, "External Applicants." Next, look for the search field that allows you to enter a job number, enter, _______ , this will let you review the job and apply.***

Duties:

• Processing all payroll taxes to include federal/state/local biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually filed taxes
• File all 941 and other tax related documents
• Responsible for reconciliation of payroll clearing account for all withholding payments
• Tests tax updates for accounting system software
• Assists in answering tax questions via walk ins and emails
• This position is back up for all retirement reporting and payments.
• Assist with research, preparation and filing of various federal and multi state tax returns, including, but not limited to Payroll related forms 941, W-2 and 1042-S; Accounts Payable related forms 1099 and 1042-S
• Reconciles accounts
• Uses PeopleSoft reports to balance financial statement transactions to source documents such as accounts payable transactions, deposits, and inter-university transactions
• Documents any timing differences or reconciling items
• Monitors departmental accounts, accounts payable transactions, spending activity, etc.
• Prepares cost transfers
• Maintains department's financial records and other forms of data
• Tracks payments, receipts, transactions, etc.
• Provides assistance to departments across campus, principal investigators, vendors, and other staff in analyzing paycheck, tax, expense data, etc.
• Performs financial analyses for report preparation, to improve departmental accounting procedures, at the request of department head, etc.
• Ensures the quality of data
• Researches inconsistencies and conducts follow-up investigations or consults with appropriate personnel
• Review local state payroll tax issues and other U.S. state tax research and compliance requirements
• Consult with management on various tax issues and perform related tax research
• Consult on taxability on issues such as guests on campus, stipends, contracts and other related matters
• Research tax implications for contracts with foreign companies for pharmaceutical, consulting or other services provided by OUHSC stakeholders, including Value Added Tax (VAT) requirements
• Perform foreign national tax analysis including the Substantial Presence Test and tax treaties
• Prepare treaty exemption forms, W-4 and W-8BEN using Tax Navigator/Windstar and Oracle PeopleSoft for foreign national faculty, staff and students
• Determine tax status and tax withholding/exemption on foreign national individuals and companies
• Review and approve forms W-8BEN and W-8BEN-E related to Accounts Payable
• NRA testing of tax updates for Tax Navigator and Oracle PeopleSoft systems
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position

PLEASE ATTACH YOUR RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts Degree and a minimum of 18 hours of accounting coursework

Experience: 24 months of experience as a professional Accountant

Skills:

• Knowledge of Accounting principles, practices, methods, and terminology
• Computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Ability to choose the right mathematical method or formula to solve a problem
• Ability to collect and organize accounting data, interpret the significance, and prepare accurate financial reports
• Ability to solve accounting and related financial problems
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management and communication skills
• ERP Financial Software

Preferences:

• PeopleSoft experience
• 18 hours of Accounting at a college level
• High level of verbal and written skills in communicating in English
• Experience with Payroll and/or Foreign National tax

Working Conditions:

• Physical: Sitting for prolonged periods. Manual dexterity. Use of computer and answer telephone.
• Environmental: Standard Office Environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

Diversity Statement: The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community by recognizing each person's unique contributions, background, and perspectives. The University of Oklahoma strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional support for all, recognizing that fostering an inclusive environment for all is vital in the pursuit of academic and inclusive excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $60,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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