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Payroll Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file a PERM labor certification confirming no qualified U.S. workers are available. Most positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled professionals. Sponsorship typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and demonstrated payroll systems experience.
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Hiring Salary: $45,000.00-$55,000.00/annually
The Payroll Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of retirement payroll data reported to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). This position performs detailed reconciliations between payroll and human resources data within the ERP system and retirement submissions made to FRS on both a bi-weekly and monthly basis. The role serves as the primary point of contact for identifying, researching, correcting, and resolving reporting discrepancies, submission errors, and member data issues to ensure compliance with FRS reporting requirements. The position also provides support for financial reporting, fiscal year-end close activities, and external audit requests related to payroll and retirement accounting.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Retirement Reporting & Reconciliation
- Reconcile retirement payroll data between ERP systems and Florida Retirement System (FRS) submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Review, analyze, and correct retirement reporting discrepancies, adjustments, and submission errors.
- Monitor retirement-related reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
Compliance & Data Integrity
- Ensure compliance with FRS reporting requirements and applicable policies and procedures.
- Perform reviews and quality control procedures to support the accuracy and integrity of retirement and payroll data.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Issue Resolution & Stakeholder Support
- Serve as the primary point of contact for retirement reporting inquiries and discrepancy resolution.
- Collaborate with Payroll, Human Resources, Benefits, Accounting, and external agencies to resolve data and reporting issues.
- Provide guidance and support regarding retirement reporting and payroll accounting matters.
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
- Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for fiscal year-end close and annual financial reporting.
- Respond to requests from external auditors, state auditors, and regulatory agencies and provide supporting documentation as needed.
- Support audit activities and the implementation of corrective actions related to payroll and retirement accounting processes.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain records, procedures, and documentation supporting retirement reporting, reconciliations, compliance activities, and audit requirements.
- Prepare management reports and analyses related to retirement reporting and payroll accounting activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and one year of related experience, or a Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration (with appropriate Accounting preparation and coursework). The bachelor’s degree is a minimum educational requirement for this position, and cannot be waived.
PREFERRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
- ERP and HRIS systems proficiency.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
PREFERRED SOFT SKILLS
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Customer service and issue-resolution skills.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
- Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
- SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
- A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
- (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
- (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
- (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
- (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
- Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
- Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
ABOUT USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.
WORKING AT USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
COMPLIANCE AND FEDERAL NOTICES
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
INTRODUCTION
Hiring Salary: $45,000.00-$55,000.00/annually
The Payroll Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of retirement payroll data reported to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). This position performs detailed reconciliations between payroll and human resources data within the ERP system and retirement submissions made to FRS on both a bi-weekly and monthly basis. The role serves as the primary point of contact for identifying, researching, correcting, and resolving reporting discrepancies, submission errors, and member data issues to ensure compliance with FRS reporting requirements. The position also provides support for financial reporting, fiscal year-end close activities, and external audit requests related to payroll and retirement accounting.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Retirement Reporting & Reconciliation
- Reconcile retirement payroll data between ERP systems and Florida Retirement System (FRS) submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Review, analyze, and correct retirement reporting discrepancies, adjustments, and submission errors.
- Monitor retirement-related reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
Compliance & Data Integrity
- Ensure compliance with FRS reporting requirements and applicable policies and procedures.
- Perform reviews and quality control procedures to support the accuracy and integrity of retirement and payroll data.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Issue Resolution & Stakeholder Support
- Serve as the primary point of contact for retirement reporting inquiries and discrepancy resolution.
- Collaborate with Payroll, Human Resources, Benefits, Accounting, and external agencies to resolve data and reporting issues.
- Provide guidance and support regarding retirement reporting and payroll accounting matters.
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
- Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for fiscal year-end close and annual financial reporting.
- Respond to requests from external auditors, state auditors, and regulatory agencies and provide supporting documentation as needed.
- Support audit activities and the implementation of corrective actions related to payroll and retirement accounting processes.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain records, procedures, and documentation supporting retirement reporting, reconciliations, compliance activities, and audit requirements.
- Prepare management reports and analyses related to retirement reporting and payroll accounting activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and one year of related experience, or a Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration (with appropriate Accounting preparation and coursework). The bachelor’s degree is a minimum educational requirement for this position, and cannot be waived.
PREFERRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
- ERP and HRIS systems proficiency.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
PREFERRED SOFT SKILLS
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Customer service and issue-resolution skills.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
- Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
- SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
- A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
- (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
- (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
- (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
- (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
- Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
- Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
ABOUT USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.
WORKING AT USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
COMPLIANCE AND FEDERAL NOTICES
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Payroll Analyst
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your education and experience to match the job description exactly. Gather official transcripts, degree evaluations if your credential is foreign, and employment records that mirror the advertised Payroll Analyst duties before applying.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Large-scale payroll operations at healthcare systems, manufacturers, and financial services firms file PERM more regularly than small businesses. Search OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 13-2052 to identify companies that have sponsored Payroll Analyst roles in recent years.
Search green card sponsorship jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter Payroll Analyst openings by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship status on Migrate Mate so you're only reviewing employers already willing to run the PERM process, not guessing from generic job postings.
Understand how EB-3 priority dates affect your timeline
Most Payroll Analyst sponsorships fall under EB-3. Your priority date is set when USCIS approves your I-140. For most countries outside China and India, EB-3 priority dates are current, meaning your green card process can move without a long wait.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer package
Before signing an offer, confirm the employer will begin PERM within a defined window, such as six to twelve months of your start date. Get the commitment documented, because the PERM process is costly and some employers delay indefinitely without accountability.
Document payroll software expertise for the I-140 petition
When your employer files the I-140 after PERM approval, USCIS will scrutinize whether you meet every listed requirement. Gather written references and system certifications for platforms like ADP, Workday, or UKG that appear in your job description.
Green Card Payroll Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Payroll Analyst role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Payroll Analyst positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers and professionals requiring a bachelor's degree. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the role requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate the position justifies elevated professional requirements. Employers document the minimum requirements in the PERM application, so what the job description states matters significantly.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Payroll Analysts?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped annually, and subject to a lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The trade-off is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years, compared to H-1B approval in a few months.
What makes a Payroll Analyst employer willing to sponsor a green card?
Employers willing to sponsor are usually larger organizations with established HR or legal infrastructure to manage the PERM process. Companies in healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, and financial services file PERM most frequently for payroll roles. Searching OFLC disclosure data filtered to SOC code 13-2052 lets you identify these employers before you apply.
Where can I find Payroll Analyst jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Payroll Analyst roles by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship status, so you're reviewing positions where the employer has already committed to the PERM process. This removes the uncertainty of negotiating sponsorship after an offer and shortens your job search considerably.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is approved but before I get my green card?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or your I-485 has been pending for 180 days, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the process. Payroll Analyst roles generally port well to comparable finance or accounting operations positions.