Payroll Practitioner III

Title: Payroll Practitioner III

Employee Classification: CS

Pay Grade: CS 07

Division: Business and Finance

Subdivision: Controller

Department: Business and Finance

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Review, calculate and audit payroll transactions for assigned payrolls.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Calculate per pay amounts over the required number of payments left in the semester for entry in the system.
• Analyze and correct processing errors prior to the transmission of payroll to ensure accurate payments.
• Audit any changes entered in the payroll system.
• Calculate and process retro payments.
• Analyze payroll data received from other departments to determine the necessary steps that ensure an accurate payroll for the University.
• Process off-cycle requests.
• Calculate payouts for severance, sick and vacation.
• Perform liaison functions with other business offices to facilitate problem solving.
• Provide assistance to faculty and staff member with questions regarding payroll checks.
• Prepare posting information to transfer expenses for all account and appointment changes.
• Works closely with all levels within the organization as needed.
• Perform related Departmental duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A combination of education and experience typically acquired by completion of a Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or related field.

Three years of previous payroll processing experience within the last 5 years is required.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Higher Education is desired.

A Certified Payroll Professional is desirable.

Knowledge of Microsoft Access or Crystal report software is desirable.

Appointment Percentage:

100%

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