Payroll Accountant
- Employer
- Shenandoah University
- Location
- Winchester, Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jul 11, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs, Human Resources (HR)
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Shenandoah University's Payroll Department is accepting applications for a Payroll Accountant. This is a salaried, benefitted position located in Winchester, VA whose usual hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
The Payroll Accountant position is a member of the Finance team and is responsible for processing payroll for employees and maintaining the integrity of the payroll liability accounts. The Payroll Accountant is required to work effectively across the University community, frequently responding to inquiries or exchanging information while performing this position.
Responsibilities:
- Compiles, processes and validates bi-weekly payrolls; checks and adjusts payroll calculations to ensure payment to all employees is accurate and timely.
- Prepares payroll reports by collecting, analyzing, summarizing, and balancing information from timekeeping system
- Receives, processes, and maintains records on various payroll issues such as garnishments and benefits deduction adjustments. Reconciles all payroll records as necessary. Processes pay adjustments, and other payroll actions as necessary.
Skills and Abilities:
- Detail-oriented, accurate, organized and efficient.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle information in a confidential and professional manner.
- Ability to work independently, handle large volumes of work, determine daily priorities and multi-task with frequent interruptions.
- This entry-level position requires a Bachelor's Degree from four-year College or University.
- Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience working in a college or university environment
How to Apply:
The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.
Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.
**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.
Shenandoah University values the unique and diverse perspectives of individuals and communities locally and globally and seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.
Salary Type
Not Applicable
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