Alabama State University, Business and Finance, Payroll Department, invites applications to fill the position of Payroll Coordinator. The selected candidate will prepare the bi-weekly, monthly, and student payrolls by verifying, editing, computing, and assembling payroll checks so that employees are remunerated in accordance with state and federal laws, and university policy. In addition, the Payroll Coordinator will ensure that university funds are disbursed in accordance with approved Notice of Employment documents. This position reports to the Director of Payroll.
Duties and responsibilities:- Compiles payroll data form payroll certifications, timesheets, and time cards, and posts to the payroll register
- Verifies accuracy of computer printouts of bi-weekly, monthly and work study payrolls, and makes necessary edits
- Maintains a file of payroll deductions to include federal, state, social security and retirement taxes, insurance, charity, garnishments, housing, credit union and other miscellaneous deductions
- Coordinates with the Office of Human Resources to insure documentation and availability of annual and sick leave, and to insure that new employees; contracts are verified and entered into the payroll system
- Computes wages and post wage date to payroll register
- Revises computer printout to the payroll, verifies and reconciles errors prior to printing payroll checks
- Compiles and submits to the social security, federal, unemployment and retirement reports, requests employer matching benefit from the general fund
- Ascertains the liabilities such as taxes, insurance and garnishments are met to the satisfaction of appropriate authorities
- Administers the payroll systems in coordination with the Comptroller's Office and the Office of Human Resources
- Reconciles all payroll liabilities monthly
- Ensures employee deductions are forwarded to the proper agencies
- Maintains a record of employee wages paid to ensure proper reporting and preparation of W2 forms
- Supervises and coordinates the activities of employees engaged in payroll administration
- Disseminates information to employees regarding payroll systems, procedures and deductions
- Provides ad-hoc queries and payroll analysis report as needed
- Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual filing of Federal and State reports
- Work closely with the Office of Human Resources and the accounting department on various payroll issues
- Provide assistance with audits
- Assist with projects such as systems upgrades, interface requirements, new program and perform other duties as assigned
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting, and 2 years of payroll and/or accounting experience are required. Supervisory experience preferred.
EEOC STATEMENT:It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.
All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.