Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Prepares and processes the University payroll for all staff, faculty, adjunct and student employees; maintains accurate complete payroll and accounting records. Also provides administrative support to the Controller on donations, budgeting items, and student accounts. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Performs entire payroll process, from initial employee hire, entry to payroll program, payroll calculation including tax deposit and electronic bank direct deposit transmission, through distribution of paychecks. Maintains current knowledge of payroll related laws, APU employment policies and benefits programs. Maintains up-to-date payroll files for all employees. Trains employees on the use of electronic timekeeping and payroll-related information access. Prepares all payroll related reports for state and federal agencies. Analyzes and reconciles payroll and benefit-related general ledger accounts. Verifies retirement calculations, uploads and forwards for payment, tracks bi-monthly retirement contribution name and amount. Calculates and submits third-party withholdings and reports (CSED, etc.). Reviews and verifies eligibility and premium amounts on invoiced employee benefits and conforms same within payroll program. Assists new employees in orientation on payroll procedure and electronic timekeeping processes. Prepares, verifies, submits and distributes year end W-2s. Maintains and verifies PTO balances, sabbatical leave, and leave without pay. Produces various reports for management and administration, including PTO accrual reports. Prepares annual audit work papers for payroll and benefits-related accounts. Provides support to auditors during annual Workers Compensation audit. Support the Controller with donations, updating budget officers, and helping with student accounts. Performs other duties as assigned or required. KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS Knowledge of state pay federal payroll reporting requirements. Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources, specifically compensation and benefits. Skill in computerized payroll processing and benefits administration. Skill in maintaining and exhibiting a positive professional manner in dealing with others. Knowledge and understanding of US GAAP general ledger accounting. Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and Outlook. Skill in utilizing payroll processing software programs. Skill in organization and follow-up. Skill in both verbal and written communication. Skill in working with minimum supervision. Skill in working well under pressure and meeting scheduled timelines. Skill in working effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, as well as outside business associates. Skill in maintaining confidential employee & student information. MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION Associates Degree in Accounting. Professional work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION Non-Supervisory: Two (2) years of payroll and benefits administration experience. PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field Experience working with Paylocity accounting software #J-18808-Ljbffr