Senior Payroll Accountant

Position Details

Position Information


About Fordham


Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position
Senior Payroll Accountant


Position Number
A09990


FLSA
Exempt


Scheduled Hours Per Week
35


Department
Controllers Transactional Services


Campus
Rose Hill


Work Arrangement
Hybrid


Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy at


Position Summary


Reporting to the Associate Controller, the Senior Payroll Accountant will support the Assistant Payroll Manager in research, analysis, and reporting activities.

Essential Functions


Reviews payroll processes, creates efficiencies, and backs up the processing of biweekly payroll.

Creates, reviews, and reconciles payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Analyzes tax data to assist in business decisions on processes, including Grad Student and NRA tax situations. Bridges gap between NRA process and payroll services.

Reviews, manages, streamlines, and documents payroll processes and implements and communicates changes to upper management.

Assists with 403B audit, payroll bank reconciliation, and year-end payroll activities.

Processes and reconciles manual check requests, stop and reissues, and special payments.

Monitors and follows up on unclaimed property.

Collaborates with IT teams for upgrades, testing, and process improvement.

Oversees responses to payroll-related inquiries from employees and resolves any payroll discrepancies or issues.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.


Management Responsibilities
May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.


Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience


Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting.

Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting/HR/Payroll.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills


Advanced Microsoft Excel and BI Reporting Skills.

Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

Initiative to implement changes and curiosity to enhance knowledge and skills.

Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and work within deadlines.

Ability to build successful relationships with various stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout the University.

Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.

Team player, as well as having the ability to work independently and willingness to take on challenges.

Preferred Qualifications


Banner ERP experience.

Minimum Starting Salary
$75,000


Maximum Starting Salary
$85,000


Note
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.


Is this a Union position?
No

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
A1164P


Number of Vacancies
1


Start Date
ASAP


Posting Date
10/20/2026


Special Instructions

EEO Statement


Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.