Payroll Processor/Staff Accountant

Job Summary

The Payroll Processor is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of hourly and student payroll, ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements. Fully trained back up to the Payroll Specialist including analysis, government reporting and audit. Maintains confidentiality.

Salary Grade

O07

Essential Functions

• Review timecards for non‑exempt staff and student payrolls in TCP system. Record payroll data in workbooks for non‑exempt staff and faculty/administrative payrolls.
• Enters additions, deletions, and appropriate changes in connection with Direct Deposit or check preparation for student, non‑exempt, faculty and administrative payrolls. Responsible for distribution and accounting for all payroll checks.
• Prepares authorizations for transfer of funds and tax deposits to cover payrolls. Deal directly with banks or taxing agencies on routine payroll related matters.
• Recaps payrolls and provide or confirm payroll data to Controller and Director of Human Resources as required.
• Calculate, input and audit payroll and timekeeping information in order to assure the accuracy of employee payroll processed
• Review monthly payroll
• Participate on and contributes to various project management teams.
• Maintains payroll related files.
• Account analysis on all payroll related accounts, tax, benefits
• Federal Work Study reconciliation and related audit schedules
• Run payroll checks, back up to run accounts payable and Student accounts checks.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.
• Maintains vacation and sick leave accruals for non-exempt.
• Reviews payroll calculations for Group Term Life, Social Security and TIAA / CREF TDA maximums, and other deductions.
• Use payroll ticket system to respond to all time and attendance, vacation and hourly and student payroll related questions. Provide or confirm payroll data to Controller and Director of Human Resources as required.
• Yearly vacation review and accruals
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Complete yearly glacier training.
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure accuracy and timeliness in managing all new hires, terminations, benefit deductions, reconciliations, salary changes and calculation of end of service payments
• Supports mission, vision and values.
  
  

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year college level accounting education
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience with payroll software systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly excel.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and technical skills.
• Ability to function effectively with minimum of instruction and follow up

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to function effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to pass a criminal background screening process.
• High level of organizational ability with close attention to detail and precision
• Perform with accuracy and be able to verify your own performance
• Conscientious and responsible for confidential records.
• Professional communication skills

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.

Work Hours

Posting Date

03/07/2022

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please be aware that as a continued emphasis on keeping our community safe and healthy, we will require all faculty, staff, and students to submit verification of full vaccination for COVID -19.

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 institution of higher education that seamlessly blends liberal learning and professional preparation to help students reach their full potential. Elmhurst University offers more than 70 undergraduate majors, 20 graduate programs, degree-completion programs for busy adults, and the acclaimed Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with developmental disabilities. Elmhurst University is one of the Top 10 Colleges in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report; and U.S. News, Money and Forbes magazines consistently rank Elmhurst as one of the Midwest’s best values in higher education.

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 EO 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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