The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
PAYROLL TECHNICIAN II
🇺🇸 Edinburg, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Finance
🗓️ August 6th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Payroll Technician II. This role manages payroll records, processes payroll disbursements, audits time records, updates leave balances, and prepares reports related to retirement and tax funds to ensure accurate payroll operations within the Finance & Fiscal Reporting department.
Highlights
- Provide customer assistance regarding payroll inquiries.
- Audit and review electronic time records for hourly, salaried, and faculty employees.
- Process and reconcile payroll disbursements such as retirement, tax, and insurance funds.
- Post journal entries and submit routine payroll jobs for accruing leave and payroll support.
- Assist with auditing leave balances, payroll exit processes, and overtime reporting.
- Perform payroll data analysis and communicate findings to supervisors.
- Required software includes payroll systems and Web Time Entry; familiarity with APEX system for faculty absence reporting.
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent; business or accounting coursework preferred.
- Requires two years of payroll experience or three years of accounting/bookkeeping experience.
- Position is full-time, report to assigned supervisor, may supervise assigned staff, and involves standard office equipment usage.
PAYROLL TECHNICIAN II Full Description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu
School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu
Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu
College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu
College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu
College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu
Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu
PAYROLL TECHNICIAN II
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Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | SRGV8132
Working Title | PAYROLL TECHNICIAN II
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Edinburg, Texas
Department | Finance & Fiscal Reporting
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Non-Exempt
Scope of Job | To provide the accounting and advanced technical skills necessary to the function of a payroll department. Responsible for maintaining accurate employee records and the preparation of reports affecting transfers of retirement and other taxing authority funds.
Description of Duties | Provides customer assistance in regard to payroll-related inquiries as posed from various sources, including personal, telephone, or e-mail. Helps direct customers to appropriate area when not payroll-related. Audits and reviews electronic time record activity for hourly employees. Responsibility includes posting Web Time Entry hours for payroll processing. Works with various departments/employees to resolve any inconsistencies/corrective action. Audits and reviews electronic time record activity for salaried employees other than faculty. Responsibility includes posting leave absences to update employee leave balances. Works with Academic Affairs to resolve any inconsistencies/corrective action. Audits/reviews electronic faculty absence reporting via APEX system. Responsibility includes posting leave reporting to Payroll system to update faculty leave balances. Processes, reviews, reconciles, prepares various payroll related disbursements such as retirement funds, employment tax funds, insurance funds, etc. Posts journal entries to record disbursement activity. Submits routine payroll job to process monthly employee vacation and sick leave accruals and validates results. Submits routine payroll jobs and reports to support payroll-related activities. Assists in auditing holiday, vacation, and sick leave taken and related accrued leave balances. Performs the payroll exit process regarding employees who are terminating employment with UTRGV. Analyzes employee data and initiates vacation settlement processing. Audits/validates overtime reporting for payroll processing. Communicates with various personnel to resolve inconsistencies. Provides specific assistance to Payroll staff, collecting data necessary for research, follow-up action, and communicating with applicable party(ies). Evaluates payroll adjustments in pay or accrued leave and presents findings to Supervisor. May assist in payroll related reconciliations. May assist in state related reporting activities. May assist in tax withholding reviews. May provide support to Tax Compliance Office staff. May be tasked with special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Meets daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly deadlines. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | May supervise assigned staff.
Required Education | High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education | Business/vocational school training or college course work in accounting or business.
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | Two (2) years of payroll experience and/or three (3) years accounting/bookkeeping experience.
Preferred Experience | N/A
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment. Typing/data entry skills and ten key calculator by touch.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work may be required.
Other | Must have excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills. Must be able to exercise patience and tact in dealing with irate/upset employees. Must be able to stoop and reach to retrieve and replace files and documents. May be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds unaided. Must have ability to move between offices and buildings.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 03/24/2025
Grant Funded Position | Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Working Title | PAYROLL TECHNICIAN II
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Edinburg, Texas
Department | Finance & Fiscal Reporting
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Non-Exempt
Scope of Job | To provide the accounting and advanced technical skills necessary to the function of a payroll department. Responsible for maintaining accurate employee records and the preparation of reports affecting transfers of retirement and other taxing authority funds.
Description of Duties | Provides customer assistance in regard to payroll-related inquiries as posed from various sources, including personal, telephone, or e-mail. Helps direct customers to appropriate area when not payroll-related. Audits and reviews electronic time record activity for hourly employees. Responsibility includes posting Web Time Entry hours for payroll processing. Works with various departments/employees to resolve any inconsistencies/corrective action. Audits and reviews electronic time record activity for salaried employees other than faculty. Responsibility includes posting leave absences to update employee leave balances. Works with Academic Affairs to resolve any inconsistencies/corrective action. Audits/reviews electronic faculty absence reporting via APEX system. Responsibility includes posting leave reporting to Payroll system to update faculty leave balances. Processes, reviews, reconciles, prepares various payroll related disbursements such as retirement funds, employment tax funds, insurance funds, etc. Posts journal entries to record disbursement activity. Submits routine payroll job to process monthly employee vacation and sick leave accruals and validates results. Submits routine payroll jobs and reports to support payroll-related activities. Assists in auditing holiday, vacation, and sick leave taken and related accrued leave balances. Performs the payroll exit process regarding employees who are terminating employment with UTRGV. Analyzes employee data and initiates vacation settlement processing. Audits/validates overtime reporting for payroll processing. Communicates with various personnel to resolve inconsistencies. Provides specific assistance to Payroll staff, collecting data necessary for research, follow-up action, and communicating with applicable party(ies). Evaluates payroll adjustments in pay or accrued leave and presents findings to Supervisor. May assist in payroll related reconciliations. May assist in state related reporting activities. May assist in tax withholding reviews. May provide support to Tax Compliance Office staff. May be tasked with special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Meets daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly deadlines. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | May supervise assigned staff.
Required Education | High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education | Business/vocational school training or college course work in accounting or business.
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | Two (2) years of payroll experience and/or three (3) years accounting/bookkeeping experience.
Preferred Experience | N/A
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment. Typing/data entry skills and ten key calculator by touch.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work may be required.
Other | Must have excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills. Must be able to exercise patience and tact in dealing with irate/upset employees. Must be able to stoop and reach to retrieve and replace files and documents. May be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds unaided. Must have ability to move between offices and buildings.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 03/24/2025
Grant Funded Position | Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/46400
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/46400
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- * Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
- * Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question) - * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
- * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
- Certifications and Licenses
- Training Certificates
- Other Document
- List of 3 References
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Additional Document
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