Fiscal Analyst 3 - Payroll
Company: Eastern Washington University
Location: Cheney
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Fiscal Analyst 3 - PayrollAbout Eastern Washington
University:Eastern Washington University is a regional,
comprehensive public university located in Cheney and Spokane,
Washington, with programs offered throughout the state and online
with an enrollment of over 12,000 students. Eastern is one of six
state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in
Washington reporting to its own Board of Trustees.Eastern's
300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 11,000
residents 16 miles southwest of the state's second largest city,
Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the
Brand new Catalyst building and on the Riverpoint Campus which is
shared with Washington State University. Eastern also offers
program throughout the state based on the needs of the community.
Eastern offers an array of bachelor's and master's degrees and one
applied doctorate in physical therapy. EWU offers 135 fields of
study, 9 master's degrees, 12 graduate certificates, 39 graduate
programs, 1 educational specialist degree, and 1 applied doctorate
to more than 10,000 enrolled students.Tribal Land
AcknowledgementEastern Washington University resides within the
traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who
are connected through their shared history of this region. This
land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are
here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that
comes from the land.Job Summary: Eastern Washington University is
currently seeking a Fiscal Analyst 3. The Fiscal Analyst 3 position
performs senior level specialized payroll activities under general
supervision within the Payroll Office. This position independently
plans, coordinates and conducts its assigned workload. Assigned
tasks rotate among all senior level FA3 positions within the
Payroll office to provide adequate cross training and backup of
necessary and vital payroll responsibilities. The candidate
selected for this position will be rewarded with competitive
compensation and a comprehensive benefits package which includes
highly subsidized health/dental plans, retirement plan with 100%
university match, generous paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid
holidays (adjusted accordingly), tuition waiver benefit and more.
EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through
excellence in learning.Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree
which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting,
auditing, or related field by start date. Minimum two years of
relevant professional experience in financial areas such as:
Payroll, Accounting, Auditing, Financial transaction
reconciliation, Financial reporting, Fiscal tracking and
monitoring, Governmental experience, general or higher education,
Tax preparation Detail oriented working experience with a high
degree of accuracy Excellent organizational and time management
skills. Advanced skills using Microsoft Office products, Excel and
Word. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience
promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or
diversity. Preferred Qualifications: Must be self-directed and able
to complete projects with limited supervision. Experience with
Ellucian (Banner) or similar integrated payroll enterprise systems.
Experience working in a payroll office Other Skills and
Abilities:Job Duties: % of Time: 75 Responsibility / Duty: Payroll
Processing, Reporting Validation--- Run the payroll processing
cycle on a rotating basis with other payroll staff--- Set-up
deductions in the payroll system and calculate and input needed
adjustments including garnishments, medical, retirement and other
miscellaneous deductions--- Calculate, verify and enter leave and
comp-time cash-outs, retro pay and timesheet corrections---
Calculate, verify, collect and input overpayments--- Correspond
with employees and take corrective action as needed for deduction
adjustments and overpayments--- Calculate shared leave hours given,
received and returned for employees--- Verify payroll input and
calculations of other payroll staff--- Prepare and verify vendor
payments and journal entries. This includes electronically
uploading payroll data and payments--- Responsible for
deduction/benefits reconciliations of payroll and vendor
accounts--- Serve as liaison with vendors, benefits office and
information technology staff--- Prepare regular and amended
quarterly payroll reports for state and federal taxes--- Research
payroll requirements for establishing other state tax reporting---
Annually assist with W2 preparation and reporting--- Assist with
researching rules, laws, policies and procedures using different
sources, such as authoritative manuals, union contracts, IRS and
State laws, in order to update and maintain the payroll system
Essential Function Indicator: Yes % of Time: 10 Responsibility /
Duty: Payroll System Maintenance--- Assist with implementation and
maintenance of the Banner HR/Payroll system, which includes
interpreting regulations and applying them to system processes---
Update and verify tables in the payroll system, such as deductions,
earnings, and the payroll calendar--- Test changes and upgrades by
running test payrolls and validating outcomes Essential Function
Indicator: Yes % of Time: 10 Responsibility / Duty: Procedure
Maintenance Documentation --- Assist in the review and
implementation of changes to internal procedures for compliance
with EWU, state and federal policies, procedures and regulations---
Continual review of payroll processing for efficiency and
improvements--- Answer questions from employees and department
personnel on payroll procedures and policies--- Notify campus
community of payroll deadlines and processing changes--- Draft or
suggest edits to written payroll procedures for both departmental
use and outward-facing to the campus--- Draft campus wide emails
and send website update requests as needed Essential Function
Indicator: Yes % of Time: 5 Responsibility / Duty: Other ---
Utilize system query tools and the report writer for data
validation, reporting and problem solving--- Answer employee
questions related to paychecks, deductions, etc.--- Answer
questions from university department personnel related to payroll
feeds to the Finance system--- Perform other duties as required
Essential Function Indicator: Yes Conditions of Employment: This
position, during the course of university employment will be
involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds
or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with
the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under
the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon
successful completion and passing of a background check prior to
beginning employment. All new employees must comply with EWU
immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or
vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization
requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious
beliefs. This position is covered by the Washington Federation of
State Employees' Collective Bargaining Agreement. Salary
Information: $48,792 - $64,020Posting Date: 05/10/2022Open Until
Further Notice: Closing Date: Screening to Begin: 05/24/2022Special
Instructions to Applicants:Submit your application materials
through our online applications portal provided below. If you are
unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human
Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.To apply, visit
https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/8704EWU does not discriminate in
its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex,
pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic
information, age, marital status, families with children, protected
veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother
breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or
physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service
animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the
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