Payroll Processor

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Processor processes the student, hourly, and monthly payrolls, ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements. Maintains confidentiality. Acts as liaison between employees, supervisors, HR, and Payroll.

Salary Range

Essential Functions

• Assists the Payroll Manager with all the processes that are related to payroll, including compiling and entering payroll data to maintain payroll records.
• Reviews the accuracy of paycheck calculations and provides a high level of customer service.
• Reviews timecards for non‑exempt staff and student payrolls in TCP system.
• Records payroll for non‑exempt staff and faculty/administrative payrolls.
• Enters appropriate changes in connection with direct deposit or check preparation for payrolls.
• Prepares authorizations for tax deposits for the Payroll Manager to approve.
• Prepares reconciliations and related audit schedules as requested.
• Monitors and reviews vacation and sick leave accruals for non-exempt employees as needed.
• Uses payroll ticketing system to respond to all inquiries regarding payroll.
• Provides or confirms payroll data to Payroll Manager or Controller as required.
• Performs other bookkeeping or accounting related tasks to support others in the business office.

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.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Supports the University’s mission, vision, and values.

Minimum Qualifications

• General working knowledge of bookkeeping and/or accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Solid organizational ability with great attention to detail.
• High level of integrity.
• Excellent communications skills (written & verbal)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Ellucian Colleague or Banner a plus.
• 1 year of experience with payroll.

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 object. Occasional evening and weekend obligations.

Work Hours

Posting Date

12/02/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide 3 references, including name, phone number and email. This may be included in applicant’s cover letter or optional “other” document.

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 equal opportunity 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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