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Payroll Manager

Employer
Elmhurst University
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 14, 2022
Job Summary

The Payroll Manager manages the University’s payroll process, and is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of the student, hourly, and monthly payrolls, ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements. Proactively ensures a thorough knowledge and understanding of changes to policies and state and federal laws impacting payroll, and makes recommendations to improve payroll processes and functions. Maintains confidentiality.

Salary Grade

A14

Essential Functions

  1. Compiles and enters payroll data to maintain payroll records. Reviews the accuracy of paycheck calculations and provides a high level of customer service.
  2. Ensures timely and accurate processing of new hires, transfers, promotions, benefit adjustments and terminations for student, hourly, and monthly payrolls. Responsible for distribution and accounting for all payroll checks.
  3. Prepares authorizations for transfer of funds and tax deposits to cover payrolls. Deals directly with banks on routine payroll related matters.
  4. Responsible for monthly reconciliation of payroll related general ledger accounts, including all benefits.
  5. Monitors tuition remission taxable income and assists employees.
  6. Maintains payroll related files.
  7. Reviews payroll calculations for Group Term Life, Social Security and retirement maximums, and other deductions.
  8. Reviews faculty monthly accrual and makes necessary adjustments.
  9. Prepares and files the quarterly wage report to the Illinois Department of Unemployment Security.
  10. Prepares and files the quarterly 941 reports to the Internal Revenue Service.
  11. Responsible for the preparation and distribution of the W-2 annually.
  12. Responsible for Workers Compensation Audit.
  13. Prepares schedules and documentation for the 403(b) audit and 990 Federal Income Tax Return.
  14. Schedules and supervises the daily activities of the Payroll Processor.


Other Duties and Responsibilities

Performs other duties as needed and assigned. Responsibilities, activities and duties are subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience with payroll software systems.
  2. Solid understanding of payroll fundamentals and best practices.
  3. Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail.
  4. Very good knowledge of legislation and regulations related to payroll.
  5. High level of integrity.


Preferred Qualifications

  1. Proficiency with Ellucian Colleague a plus.


Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Work Hours

Occasional evening and weekend obligations.

Posting Date

11/14/2022

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please be aware that as a continued emphasis on keeping our community safe and healthy, we will require all faculty, staff, and students to submit verification of full vaccination for COVID -19.

Elmhurst University is a leading four-year institution of higher education that seamlessly blends liberal learning and professional preparation to help students reach their full potential. Founded in 1871, Elmhurst now offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, more than 20 graduate and certificate programs in flexible formats, and the Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with differing abilities. Elmhurst University is among the top-ranked colleges and universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University’s mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an EO Employer. Elmhurst University prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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https://elmhurst.simplehire.com/postings/1968

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