Payroll Specialist

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University. Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee: Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s(employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs(employee and spouse only). Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only). Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance, disability insurance, and retirement options. Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break(Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1). Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free mealon Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman DiningHall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included. Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy. JOB TITLE SUMMARY Job Title: Specialist, Payroll and Taxation Division: Human Resources Evaluation Group: Staff FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Director, Payroll Positions Supervised: N/A Job Summary The payroll and taxation specialist is responsible for processingassigned payrolls accurately and within deadline; tracking faculty,staff and student employees’ attendance entries in the university’stime and attendance system; and reconciling monthly, quarterly andannual tax reporting. Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators The intent of this job description is to provide a representationof the types of duties and level of responsibility that will berequired of positions given this title. This job description shallnot be construed as a declaration of the total of the specificduties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employeesmay be directed to perform job-related tasks other than thosespecifically presented in this description. Job Responsibilities and Execution Ensures that all computing of wages, withholdings anddeductions for non-exempt employees is completed accurately and ina timely manner Monitors payroll adjustments for all promotions, transfers,terminations and newly hired employees Processes manual checks as needed for terminations anddiscrepancies Reconciles monthly, quarterly and annual tax reporting toensure accuracy Processes yearly tax forms Assists faculty, staff and student employees with making taxstatus and direct deposit changes in the payroll system Answers questions and assists in resolving employees’payroll-related issues Maintains metrics for overtime and timecard audits Ensures that all timecards are completed, approved andsubmitted for payroll processing Ensures compliance with all local, state and federal taxregulations Reviews and processes all payroll tax adjustments Maintains payroll-related files and records Conducts various payroll audits as needed Assists approvers with time corrections, time-off entry and anyquestions related to the timekeeping system Assists with the investigation of problems reported by taxingagencies Service Excellence Supports the mission of the university and serves as anambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence Models, supports and holds others accountable to theuniversity’s values – integrity, dedication, excellence, creativityand teamwork Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration Assists employees and managers with questions about payrollpolicies and pay discrepancies Provides time tracking training to all student employeesupervisors Job may require other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications An equivalent combination ofeducation, training and experience will be considered. Additionalrequirements may be designated by position. Bachelor’s degree Minimum of five years’ payroll experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities May be representative, butnot all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessaryto perform this job competently. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals fromdiverse communities and cultures Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships withfaculty, staff and colleagues Excellent organizational and prioritization skills Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously Strong professional integrity and ability to maintain strictconfidentiality Ability to use good judgment, think critically and adapt to newtechnology and processes Ability to use general office hardware and computer softwareapplications, including Workday and CAMS Work Environment Environmental or atmospheric conditionscommonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’sflexible work designation descriptions. General office setting Standard Flex Physical Abilities The physical demands described beloware representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform essential functions. Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hoursdaily Ability to sit for extended periods of time Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function Equal Opportunity Employer Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. TheUniversity complies with appropriate federal, state, and local lawsand provides equal employment opportunities and access toeducational programs without regard to race, color, religion,gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to allqualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University iscommitted to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated toproviding a positive discrimination-free educational workenvironment. #J-18808-Ljbffr