• A minimum of two years of total accounting experience
• At least one year experience with payroll accounting and processing
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
The employee in this position will have the following essential job functions:
Accurately prepare all Seminary biweekly, monthly, and special payrolls on a timely basis including the processing of all pay adjustments, paid leave adjustments, and mandatory and voluntary withholdings
Accurately maintain payroll data in various payroll and timekeeping software programs through appropriate contact with supervisors and employees
Prepare manual payroll checks as required under established policy
Willingness to work authorized overtime hours when needed to complete the duties and tasks outlined in this document, as a result of the significance to employees of being paid accurately and timely
Maintain strict confidentiality over all payroll information
Train primary and backup supervisors on payroll-related responsibilities and the use of timekeeping software
Identify causes of frequently repeated errors by employees or supervisors, take corrective measures, or recommend policy or procedure change to supervisor
Update gross pay and tax withholding spreadsheets for reconciliation and tax reporting purposes
Communicate and interact with Human Resources to effectively accomplish duties and resolve payroll-related issues
Respond and resolve errors related to gross pay, voluntary deductions, and tax withholdings
Maintain organized files for payroll records and correspondence
Assist in the timely preparation and distribution of Forms W-2
Perform yearly record-retention procedures, purging old records, and retaining current records in specified locations
Draft documentation of new policies and procedures for supervisor approval and otherwise maintain current documentation of payroll policies and procedures in the Payroll Policies and Procedures Manual
Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.