Payroll Operations Lead

University of Idaho

Payroll Operations Lead

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Finance & Administration

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $52,800 per year or higher depending on education and experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The Payroll Lead will participate in processing and transmitting University Payroll transactions ensuring compliance with university, State and Federal payroll related polices, laws and regulations. They will assist the Director of Payroll to guide the team to ensure transactions are processed timely and accurately, reviewing, and resolving discrepancies expeditiously. They serve as an expert resource for the campus community, providing training related to payroll, tax and withholding-related processes and requirements. The Payroll Lead provides oversight and leadership for staff and operations in the absence of the Director.

Duties may include:

• Verifying and reconciling information for the biweekly payroll
• Verifying and transmitting direct-deposit transfers
• Development and submission of payroll, retirement, and tax-related reports
• Reviewing and auditing payroll transactions
• Calculating and processing tax withholdings
• Reconciling wages and deductions for W2 and 1042S reporting
• Overseeing the maintenance of employee payroll records
• Maintaining and making suggestions for improved processing procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 4 years of progressively responsible experience related to payroll and payroll taxes including preparing payroll; for example, processing time sheets, payroll calculations up through final bank funding and reconciliation; or 2 years’ experience and bachelor’s degree in either Business or Accounting
• Preparing reports required for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Analyzing and interpreting financial information and reports using accounting theory, principles, and practices
• Using computer software and applications for researching and compiling financial information, preparing summaries and reports
• Experience composing a variety of business documents with attention to grammar, punctuation, and detail as demonstrated in application materials
• Experience working in a customer service-oriented team environment to accomplish shared goals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Governmental accounting experience or GAAP, FPP or CPP certification
• Working in a public and/or university financial and payroll environment
• Demonstrated ability to resolve sensitive and sometimes confrontational situations
• Knowledge of the Banner information system

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:



Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP003708P

Posting Date: 11/30/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications for this position will be accepted through Another Source. Please submit your application here: https://careers-anothersource.icims.com/jobs/100955/payroll-lead-university-of-idaho/job.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.



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