Payroll Processor and Accounts Payable Assistant

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Position Information

Job Title Payroll Processor and Accounts Payable Assistant Posting Number 20110405 Pay Rate Position Type

Position Summary Information

Key Responsibilities
Primary Role:
Completes payroll calculations and processing in support of paycheck preparation and assists Accounts Payable in processing invoices for payment.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares all college payrolls, payroll deposits, and payments. Reviews timecards for accuracy in regards to Juniata policies.
• Creates corresponding journal entries for payroll‐related items.
• Maintains payroll and tax reconciliation and other reports after each payroll.
• Coordinates new hire onboarding with Human Resources staff.
• Receives and processes tax and direct deposit paperwork submitted by employees.
• Maintains payroll schedules and sets up tasks within payroll software.
• Responds to employees’ questions regarding payroll software and requests for payroll information. Assists Accounts Payable in vendor onboarding, financial coding and creating vouchers for invoice payment.
• Creates journal entries for weekly and monthly auto‐payments.
• Maintains and files/scans all journal entries, Accounts Payable & Payroll documentation.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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AA/ EOE

To promote and sustain the health and safety of our campus community, Juniata College has adopted a Covid-19 vaccine mandate for all Faculty, staff and students. Exemptions to this mandate will be considered for bona fide medical, and religious reasons. Weekly testing will be required for the unvaccinated. Those granted exceptions for reasons other than approved medical or religious exemption will be assessed a monthly testing fee. Position Qualifications
Qualifications:
Knowledge and capabilities normally acquired through a high school diploma plus additional experience and college level coursework in the accounting field. Associates and/or Bachelor’s degree within Accounting or Business (with coursework in Accounting) preferred.
Three years bookkeeping/accounting experience sufficient to demonstrate knowledge and capabilities in completing local, state, and federal payroll tax calculations, fringe benefit computations, and software application used in payroll and accounting transactions.
Experience with ADP (or other automated payroll processing system) and desktop software applications strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, fast‐paced, deadline‐driven environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong customer service and communication skills are necessary. Supervision Required/Given
This position reports to the Controller and CFO Preferred Qualifications
Associates and/or Bachelor’s degree within Accounting or Business (with coursework in Accounting) preferred.
Experience with ADP (or other automated payroll processing system) and desktop software applications strongly preferred. Physical Demands Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 03/04/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of 3 References

Optional Documents