Workday Hcm Entry Level Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.Job Posting Title:Staff Accountant 1 - Entry LevelPosition Type:Professional / UnclassifiedDepartment:LSUAM FA - AS - Payroll - Payments - Admin - Graduate Assistants, Faculty and Professional (Lorin Oliver (00006461))Work Location:0204 Thomas D. Boyd HallPay Grade:ProfessionalJob Description:

This position is a non-supervisory, unclassified position in the Payroll section of the Office of Accounting Services. The primary purpose of this position is processing personnel forms for graduate assistants, faculty, and professional staff for the Baton Rouge paid campuses-LSU A&M in Baton Rouge, LSU Agricultural Center, and Pennington Biomedical Research Center, and LSU in Eunice, Alexandria, and Shreveport. This position requires a basic knowledge of the following LSU computer Workday systems: HCM, Payroll, and FIN.

30% Payroll Processing and Reporting

Processes monthly payroll for teaching and research graduate assistants, as well as academic and professional employees across multiple campuses. Performs retroactive payroll calculations to correct prior-period payroll adjustments. Initiates payroll cycles, resolves payroll processing errors, reviews audit reports, balances payroll records, and generates payroll reports for distribution.

25% Manual Payroll Calculations and Terminations

Calculates gross pay and related deductions for personnel actions that are not processed through the retro pay cycle, including partial payments with no transactions in the database when payrolls are processed. Verifies termination leave calculations for academic and professional employees and calculates net overpayments resulting from late terminations. Reviews and releases all late GA termination transactions, prepares bank request sheets to recover overpayments, and prepares journal entries and correspondence to establish receivables for repayment.

20% Payroll Support, Compliance, and Employee Assistance

Communicates with LSU Human Resources offices, the Graduate School, departments, and employees regarding payroll transactions and activities. Reviews personnel and tax-related forms for nonresident employees to ensure compliance with IRS regulations and federal tax treaty requirements. Maintains working knowledge of employment and tax laws and LSU policies. Participates in seminars and provides guidance to departments on payroll procedures and applicable Workday processes and testing.

10% Fringe Benefits and Tax Reporting

Assists with ensuring taxable and nontaxable fringe benefits are accurately loaded into Workday as income and additional pay components. Verifies that fringe benefits are properly included in employee income and that the appropriate amounts are reported on Form W-2 in accordance with IRS regulations. Updates fringe benefit spreadsheets and performs monthly reconciliations to Workday system reports. Maintains working knowledge of IRS regulations related to taxable and nontaxable fringe benefits and applicable FASOP AS-12 requirements.

15% Summer School Support and Special Project

Assists with summer budget loads, balancing activities, and the balancing of EIB loads associated with summer research payments. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by Payroll and Accounting Services management, as applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field; 24 hours of college accounting courses

Degree Substitute: LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply-a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description. (per La. RS 42:36)

This position regularly engages in financial matters, including handling credit cards, cash, grant funds, or other university funds, and must undergo a credit check per FASOP HR-04.

Physical Qualifications:

Proficient with computers and advanced MS Office skills; 10-key by touch with a high degree of speed and accuracy. Experience applying standard accounting principles and proven verbal and written communication skills. Multitasking capabilities. Physical ability and hand-eye coordination necessary to use a computer terminal, calculator, copier, telephone, and other office equipment. Ability to sit in the same position for extended periods (3.5 to 4 hours) at a time using continuous hand motions when using a calculator or entering data in the computer system. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through telephone and direct contact with individuals. Position: is not eligible for remote work; requires ability to conduct presentations and training; may require occasional overtime; may not allow leave during critical times due to workload; and may require occasional travel.

Additional Job Description:Special Instructions:A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.
Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
Attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Lorin Oliver at lolive7@lsu.edu.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:August 21, 2026Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):September 4, 2026Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

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