Payroll/Tax Accountant

Title: Payroll/Tax Accountant
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Comptroller's Office

This position is primarily responsible for payroll accounting and tax compliance functions including; audit and reconciliations of the payroll general ledger accounts, timely remittance of payroll taxes, preparation of tax forms, and generation and submission of annual tax information forms.

This role may assist with nonresident alien taxation and unrelated business income tax preparations.

The position requires independent thinking, analyze and combine large volumes of data from a variety of sources, and is expected to stay current on federal, state, and University developments and complex regulations with the ability to timely evaluate and/or change existing computer programs and develop new programs that address changing regulatory requirements and the evolutionary needs of the University.

University Benefit Highlights:

- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement and supplemental retirement
- Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid vacation and sick time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

$50,000 to $62,000/annual commensurate with experience

1. Bachelor's degree with a major in accountancy (or equivalent course work) Transcript required.
2. A total of four (4) years (48 months) of full time (or part-time equivalent) progressively responsible experience in professional level accounting work consistent with the next lower level of this series.

**An advanced degree in accountancy or registration as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

1. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels, exercising tact, confidentiality, sound judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness.
2. Substantially developed interpersonal and teamwork skills to successfully work with diverse groups in an academic environment.
3. An intermediate level of computer experience and knowledge of spreadsheets and databases. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
4. Proficient knowledge of state and federal tax laws and regulations, as they relate to Payroll is required.
5. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple competing projects in an organized, efficient manner by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
6. Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment with sensitivity to identify matters that include higher-level management consultation
7. Highly proficient mathematical, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills are required.
8. Knowledge of payroll information systems, business application systems and personal computer skills is required. Experience in PeopleSoft is preferred.

Core hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
2. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
3. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
4. Visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures and viewing a computer terminal.

October 2024

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List
Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Certified Public Accountant registration
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver's license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilstu.edu

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.