Payroll Assistant (Part-time)

Payroll Assistant (Part-time)

Posting Number: 0000899
Reports to: Executive Director, Finance and Accounting
Department: Financial Services
Classification: Classified/Support
Full or Part-time: Part Time

Job Summary:
This is a 25 hour per week, hourly position. Responsible for assisting Payroll Coordinator in validating completeness and accuracy of payroll data entered into the accounting system. Aids in the processing of timely and accurate filing and remitting of employer taxes and retirement forms and payroll-related taxes, annuities, garnishments, retirement funds, etc. Acts as backup for the Payroll Coordinator.

Essential Functions:
1. As part of the Payroll Team, responsible for ensuring the following essential functions are completed:
a. Compiling payroll data (e.g., time sheets, absence reports) for entry into payroll system.
b. Processing payroll and ensuring that payroll and payroll related transactions are posted completely and accurately.
c. Creating manual payroll-related journal entries, such as state and federal withholding payments and retirement contributions.
d. Ensuring that all necessary payroll redistributions (reallocations) are performed completely and accurately.
e. Answering authorized queries from social services, Friend of the Court, lending institutions, etc.
f. Monitoring student worker status to ensure payroll withholdings are accurate.
g. Completing reporting for and remittance to Michigan Public Schools Employee’s Retirement System (MPSERS) and Optional Retirement Plans (ORP).
h. Coordinating and monitoring employee deductions with Human Resources.
2. Acts as the backup for Payroll Coordinator during absence by fully processing payroll and performing related functions, as needed.
3. Supports and assists payroll and benefit budgeting and forecasting processes.



Other Duties:
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Accountabilities:
Under supervision of Payroll Coordinator, is responsible for the accurate processing of and accounting for payroll and payroll related items.

Job Specifications:
High school diploma and three to five years’ experience in accounting or payroll processing required. Payroll experience strongly preferred. Proficiency in accounting systems and spreadsheets required.

Grade: A13
Salary Range:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and sufficient diversity of applicants achieved, those applicants will be passed along to the search committee. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@lakemichigancollege.edu.

Official transcripts required upon hire.

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Open Date: 09/06/2022
Closing Date:

To apply, visit https://lmc.simplehire.com/postings/4349

About Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a community college in southwest Michigan. We have three campuses --two of which are located ten minutes from our namesake’s breathtaking shoreline.

Like other community colleges, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and even a baccalaureate degree. But what sets us apart from our peers is our seemingly limitless potential and our people - people who care deeply about our region’s future and who are committed to student success and exemplary educational programs, strong alignments with both established and emerging industries, and productive partnerships with the communities we serve.

Faculty and staff at LMC enjoy excellent benefits and a supportive and friendly work environment. LMC recently received a Capital Outlay grant from the State of Michigan and a new millage from the southwest Michigan community, so the college’s facilities will be getting innovative, sustainable upgrades in the next few years that will contribute to the comfort, productivity and collaborative environment for all employees.

Living in Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan attracts millions of tourists who come for our beaches, wineries, and nationally acclaimed golf courses. But many who visit, choose to stay for our great schools, low cost of living, and high quality of life.

LMC’s main campus is nestled in a watery and wooded wildlife sanctuary, yet it’s less than a half-day’s drive from major metro areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Indianapolis. jeid-f95d5975d65c91448d2cf25d222260e7