Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Gardner-Webb University is seeking a Payroll Specialist in the Administration and Finance Division. This non-exempt (hourly) position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the university’s bi-weekly and adjunct payrolls, as well as assisting the Payroll Director as needed with other tasks.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process and review for accuracy bi-weekly payroll and periodic monthly adjunct payrolls.
• Maintain accurate payroll records with a high degree of confidentiality. The specialist should possess significant organizational skills required to process each payroll. Problem-solving skills are also a necessary component of payroll processing
• Work with our payroll processor to resolve any processing or tax issues that might arise
• Payment and account reconciliation of employee benefits
• Process involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments
• Maintain the monthly annual leave/sick report

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Associate degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• A strong knowledge of payroll methods and regulations is needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel as well as knowledge of accounting and payroll software
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including confident, professional, and customer-friendly phone, e-mail, and interpersonal skills
• Service-oriented, motivated, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks with competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to work independently with a keen attention to detail

APPLICATION:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application using the link below and include a letter of interest and resume/CV with their application submission. Please note that incomplete submissions will not be considered.