Payroll Technician

Posting Information

Position Details

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Position Information

Position Title Payroll Technician FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Department Payroll Campus Central Campus Location Central Campus Hourly Rate 13.73 Hours Full-time, indicate working hours - M-Th 7:30-5:30, F 7:30-11:30 Summary of Position

This position assists in the timely and accurate completion of payrolls for payroll cycles assigned. Enters and maintains records for electronic funds transfer data and serves as backup for Director, Payroll & Benefit Services.

Minimum Required Education

Associate's Degree from a nationally, regionally or identified at the state level accredited institution of higher education is required.

Minimum Required Experience

Four years' wage-earning experience of which two years of payroll/accounting experience is required. Prefer payroll experience and experience with Ellucian (Colleague)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of automated payroll systems and data entry.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, to include MS Word and Excel, Skilled in operating a personal computer, calculators and various office machines.

• Ability to perform mathematical and analytical skills.

• Ability to review, categorize and prioritize data.

• Ability to be detail oriented and work with deadlines.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Ability to be dependable, a self-starter, courteous and discreet.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards for specific situations.

Posting Detail Information

Other Information

Performs other duties assigned for the efficient operation of the department

Must be willing to work overtime on short notice when required.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is your highest level of education attained? (College transcripts must be uploaded showing credits and/or conferred date of degree or credit will not be granted.

• High school Diploma or GED

• Certificate of completion or 30 credits in a related field

• No degree but minimum 60 credits towards a degree

• Associate degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• How many years wage earning payroll/accounting experience do you have?

• Less than 4 years experience

• 4 years experience

• 5 years experience

• 6 years experience

• 7 years experience

• Over 7 years experience

• How much experience do you have specifically related to payroll processing?

• Less than 2 years experience

• 2 years experience

• 3 years experience

• 4 years experience

• 5 years experience

• 6 years experience

• More than 6 years experience

• Do you have experience with computing overtime?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience with payroll functions that include setting up garnishments for things such as child support, student loans, tax levies or bankruptcy?

• Yes

• No

• Are you a Veteran of the US Armed Forces?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Transcripts- upload as one single PDF document- MUST BE INCLUDED IF YOU STATED YOU HAD DEGREE

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

• Letter of Recommendation

• Transcript

• License/certifications (upload all certificates as one single PDF document)

• DD214-Military Discharge