University of South Alabama hiring Accountant II – 007281 in Mobile, AL

Position Number 007281

Position Title Accountant II – 007281

Division Finance and Administration

Department 172400 – Payroll Accounting

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in accounting from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and two years of professional accounting experience. A master’s degree in accounting may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Payroll department is seeking to hire an Accountant II. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for TRS contributions for all payrolls, including audits, retirement applications, and monitoring overtime.
• Serves as backup and assists in monitoring and reviewing daily audit trail to identify file maintenance errors.
• Recommends actions needed to correct errors and follows up to ensure that action is taken.
• Prepares monthly/quarterly state tax returns.
• Serves as backup and assists in Non-Resident Aliens, uses the Glacier System to monitor treaty allowances and monitors I-9s to ensure compliance.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations and reviews/monitors monthly reconciliations completed by other payroll employees.
• Processes reallocations on a monthly basis – communicating with both departments and grants and contracts.
• Corrects default labor distribution accounts.
• Sets up a variety of deductions.
• Reviews Web Time Entry and Kronos.
• Calculates pay outs for separating employees.
• Serves as backup to remit payments for unemployment compensation and analyzes benefits claims.
• Serves as backup in processing ACH Rejects.
• Monitors and notifies employees of expiration dates on W-4.
• Sets up organization security for payroll department to include timesheets and leave reports access for all departments.
• Communicates with department regarding questions and updates to EPAFs.
• Communicates with employees explaining the results of various deduction options on withholding and net pay.
• Calculates, monitors, and taxes necessary travel and moving expenses.
• Utilizes the check writing system to reprint check stubs.
• Makes recommendations and assists in development and implementation of office policies and procedures.
• Assists with completion of special projects and other related duties as required.
• Prepares and analyzes reports in Microsoft Excel.
• Supports other personnel during peak hiring cycles.
• Covers other areas of responsibility during absences (with focus on Accountant I position).
• Ensures confidentiality of employee information.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required, which may include holidays.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 05/03/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days Monday – Friday

Working Hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary Regular