Senior Payroll Accounting Analyst

Job Description

UW Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Payroll Accounting Analyst – Payroll Accounting to join its Financial Reporting Team.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Senior Payroll Accounting Analyst – Payroll Accounting will provide support for internal and external audit requests related to payroll and benefits accounting.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Ability to have a direct impact on the financial success of UW Medicine

Work with high performing team dedicated to supporting UW Medicine’s mission

Play a lead role in assisting UW Medicine respond to unprecedented level of change in healthcare industry

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing monthly payroll accounting entries and FTE calculations, ensuring accuracy of UW Medicine’s payroll accruals and accruals for a variety of compensated absences, including vacation, sick, and holiday time.
• Ensures compliance with accounting standards, delivers timely and accurate reporting, supports Workday payroll processes, and partners with internal stakeholders to validate data and support financial decision‑making. 
• Plays an active role in supporting Workday Release Testing to validate payroll and financial impacts as well as other ad-hoc analysis, reporting and data validation.
• Ensures that ledger data is delivered, with consistent classification, to the financial reporting tools.
• Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for payroll business system process improvement initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 6+ years of experience with payroll accounting and FTE reporting
• Advanced Excel and Access skills for large-volume data analysis

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. 

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About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.