Job Details

Senior Payroll Accountant

Position Number: 9835853
Location: Waco, United States
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Senior Payroll Accountant

Job Identification: 21915
Posting Date: 09/16/2026, 09:27 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: Waco, TX, United States
Degree Level: Bachelor

Job Description:
A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation's "Great Colleges to Work For". Great Colleges to Work For is one of the country's largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Accountant who will have responsibility for payroll data analysis, post-payroll reconciliations, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of payroll activities in the Oracle Cloud Human Capital Management and Finance system.

A bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience are required. A master's degree and five years of experience is preferred.

A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

What You Will Do

Maintain, review, and improve payroll accounting procedures to ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of payroll transactions including wages, benefit deductions, garnishments, statutory withholding and net pay
Coordinate with internal stakeholders in HR, Benefits, Accounting, and Cash Management to ensure accuracy of payroll disbursements and accounting entries each Biweekly and Monthly pay period
Provide continuous review and analysis of payroll data to support accurate payroll processing
Responsible for monitoring, reconciling, and maintaining tax filings and invoices on a pay period basis
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of quarterly and annual tax reconciliations and transmission of tax files
Prepare monthly reconciliations of payroll-related liability accounts, including clearing accounts, tax liabilities, and benefit liabilities
Ensure the accuracy of Payroll accounting entries coinciding with monthly financial close procedures
Support the accurate processing and recording of labor cost allocations to general ledger and project ledger
Assist campus users in understanding and working with payroll data
Support and facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

About Us:
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

To apply, visit https://ejof.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/BaylorCareers/job/21915