Payroll Coordinator
- Employer
- Georgian Court University
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Apr 20, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs, Human Resources Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
- The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for the administration
of all payroll related functions to result in timely and accurate
payroll production. Process and report on deductions such as
garnishments, benefits and taxes. Responsible for ensuring that all
payroll reporting complies with federal, state and GCU
regulations/policies.
Essential Functions:
- Payroll Coordinator must be highly technical and capable of functioning in ADP Workforce Now payroll system.
- Direct and coordinate all activities related to the overall administration of Georgian Court Payroll Department.
- Develop the schedules, calendars and communications for Payroll.
- Provide guidance, counseling and training to university staff on appropriate operating processes, practices and procedures.
- Directs and monitors the garnishment process for child support, bankruptcies, IRS levies and tuition remission.
- Develop and maintain Payroll policies and procedures to assure compliance with state, federal and GCU policies.
- Responsible for fiscal year-end accruals and adjustments to payroll and audit requests. Compile and organize payroll materials for annual audits and IRS Form 990 preparation.
- Issuance of W-2's and filing the federal and state reports that are associated with employer's payroll taxes and serve as lead contact for DOL audits.
- Analyze existing processes within the ADP Workforce Now payroll system and recommend enhancements.
- Review and approve all Employer Quarterly Federal Tax Returns and ensures payroll tax deposits are made timely and accurately.
- Serve as liaison with ADP client representative in solving all payroll issues.
- Maintain a wide variety of payroll information, files and records in written and electronic formats for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
- Interpret university policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures and deductions, implement any required changes and internal controls as necessary.
- Coordinate efforts with Finance Department to process all changes to the ADP database and ensure departmental allocations and ADP import is accurate.
- Communicates actively with HR and Finance to review cross-departmental impacts and reconcile data sharing.
- Critically review and analyze current payroll, benefits and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations. Implement and recommend internal controls.
- Responsible for creating and facilitating a Payroll service delivery model that promotes customer service.
- Integrate the core values of respect, compassion, integrity, justice and service in all aspects of interaction.
- Prepare relevant management reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports.
- Run ad hoc reports for departments as needed.
- Partner with HR in aligning and implementing efficiencies and enhancements for the benefits system.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.
- Minimum 5-7 years equivalent experience in field required.
- Working experience of payroll tax at the federal, state and local levels.
- Extensive knowledge of ADP is required; experience with ADP Workforce Now and e-Time is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or Business Administration is a plus.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CCP) is a plus.
- Proficient at MS Office (Medium to High level experience in Excel is required).
- Must be highly organized, confidential with excellent communication skills.
Company
Georgian Court University: History, Culture and Academic Excellence
Founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of New Jersey, Georgian Court University is located in residential Lakewood, New Jersey, on a magnificent 156-acre estate formerly belonging to financier George Jay Gould. The campus is conveniently situated 60 miles from New York and Philadelphia and only 10 miles from the beautiful Jersey Shore. Bordering Lake Carasaljo, the site is a National Historic Landmark with magnificent statuary, beautiful architecture and lush gardens, making it a truly breathtaking and inspiring place to learn, study, and live. After a long history as a women's college with coeducational graduate programs and undergraduate evening programs, Georgian Court became a fully coeducational as of Fall 2013. All degree and certificate programs during the day and evening are now open to both women and men.
Open to students of all faiths, Georgian Court University provides comprehensive liberal arts education in the Roman Catholic tradition with a special concern for women. The university offers a curriculum that is broad enough to be truly liberal, yet specialized enough to provide in-depth preparation for careers or further study.
The unique Georgian Court University atmosphere is one of a small college ambiance in a technologically advanced, highly esteemed university setting. Centered around the core values of the Sisters of Mercy, the university offers an extremely safe and nurturing campus environment with individualized attention and guidance.
The Georgian Court faculty is committed to teaching and individual mentoring, with an outstanding 92% holding doctorates or terminal degrees in their field. They are dedicated and caring educators and experts in their respective industries, while demonstrating public service and a personal affinity to our core values-respect, integrity, justice, compassion, and service.
Georgian Court University offers more than 30 undergraduate degrees, 10 graduate degrees, and a variety of certificates in a wide range of areas through our three schools:
- The School of Arts & Sciences
- The School of Business
- The School of Education
Benefits of a Georgian Court University education include:
- Small classes, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1
- Personalized education-faculty members readily available for mentoring
- All classes taught by faculty members, not graduate assistants
- Inclusive core values of respect, integrity, justice, compassion, and service
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