Payroll Financial Analyst Job at The University of Kansas Health System (Shawnee Mission)

Job Description

Demonstrates knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Analysis, and Report Design. Has the ability to take the lead in assigned projects with minimal or no direction to a successful conclusion. Coordinates and is responsible for ongoing testing, implementation and upgrades with the UKG Pro WFM timekeeping, Workday payroll software systems, and BSI tax software ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the systems. Acts as a resource for colleagues in the payroll department as well as health system management. Works closely with the Information Technology and Human Resources department as well as outside vendors.

Job Responsibility

Coordinates and is responsible for the testing and implementation of Workday and UKG upgrades, patches, new work rules, new benefit plans, new pay codes, etc. to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the systems
Works directly with Hospital Information Technology Services with regard to troubleshooting, upgrades, patches, etc
Coordinates and is responsible for testing and implementing regularly scheduled BSI tax updates as well as updates related to fiscal yearend tax reporting
Demonstrated knowledge in database report writing to be able to create new as well as modify and run existing reports
Responsible for producing reports/queries such as multiple monthly health reports, quarterly MAC retirement listing, Q65 and Q66 tax related queries, etc
Demonstrates knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to ensure audits go smoothly
Ensures payroll accounts are reconciled to the general ledger and journal entries comply with GAAP
Coordinates payroll bank reconciliation with cash accountant when needed
Coordinates and is responsible for data entry and accuracy of authorized payroll adjustments into both UKG and Workday resulting in synchronized timekeeping and payroll systems related to FMLA
Performs complex calculations such as FTE/wage retros and corrections involving work locations that have differing state and/or local tax withholdings
Reviews PTO payout checks prior to distribution to ensure accuracy
Acts as a resource for colleagues for UKG Timekeeping and Workday software questions
And is a resource for health system management
Assists employees with their questions
Handles special assignments, projects and other duties as assigned, all within Payroll’s deadlines

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, IT or related business field from an accredited college or university OR equivalent of 5 years of related work experience in human resources and/or payroll or a combination of education and work experience may be considered, if there is demonstrated expertise and intellectual knowledge
High School Graduate
3 or more years of payroll experience in large corporation
Experience in general ledger reconciliation
Demonstrated knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Demonstrated knowledge of report design through use of report writers, spreadsheets, and database software (SSRS/SQL/Access/etc) preferred

Nice to have

Experience in installing and/or updating a payroll system
Experience in Healthcare environment
American Payroll Association Certification

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