Payroll Specialist
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade: S08
Job Code: 7550
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Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
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Performs a variety of payroll tasks related to the University Payroll processes.
- Responsible for payroll processing for 7000+ employees
- Responsible for cost transfers and payment review/approval
- Responsible for management of the timekeeping system
- Works with payroll coordinators and answers payroll and timekeeping questions.
- Manage/prepare retirement statements for withholding accounts to relative retirement accounts.
- Prepares payroll liability journals.
- Assist with payroll tax withholding and 941, w2, 1042, 1099 payroll reporting.
- Assist in all system testing
- Assist employees via email and/or phone with any payroll-related questions
- Reviews garnishment entry for accuracy.
- Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
Required: Bachelor's degree.
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
Required: None.
Certifications or Licenses:
- None
- Knowledge of Accounting principles, practices, methods, and terminology
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases
- Ability to choose the right mathematical method or formula to solve a problem
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, analysis, and communication skills
Working Conditions:
Physical:
Sitting for prolonged periods. Engage in repetitive motion. Manual dexterity. Able to communicate effectively.
Environmental:
Standard office environment.