Title: Payroll Technician
Employee Classification: Admin and Office Spec III
Hiring Range: $45,000 - $50,600
Agency: Virginia State University
Location: Virginia State University
Division: Vice President of Finance and Administration
Academic Unit: Administration
Department: Payroll
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Job Summary/Basic Functions
The departments under the purview of the Vice President for Finance and Administration work to improve the overall financial position and stability and compliance of the University and provide timely, accurate and complete financial information the Students, Faculty, Staff and Administrators of the University Board of Visitors and external users.
This position works to ensure that all contracted Faculty and Adjunct employee payrolls are processed timely and accurate. Respond timely and appropriately to employee and customer service request. Assist Payroll Office staff with ensuring all other payrolls are processed timely and accurately. Prepare and maintain payroll reports related to each pay cycle and process accurate and timely payroll functions primarily for Hourly and Student employees. Provide timely and responsive Customer Service and assist Payroll Office Staff with ensuring all payrolls are processed timely and accurately.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency with course work in accounting/bookkeeping is required.
Payroll experience required to include a working knowledge of state payroll procedures, demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately. Working knowledge and experience with bookkeeping /accounting principles and practices, especially as they apply to Colleges and Universities. Working knowledge of automated payroll, particularity the CARDINAL, BANNER and KRONOS timekeeping system. Proficient using PC application i.e. MSWord and Excel. Ability to analyze, interpret and apply complex fiscal policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Also, must have working knowledge and experience with Federal and State payroll policies and procedures. In addition applicant, must be proficient using PC applications, i.e., MSWord and MS Excel; must have ability to analyze, interpret and apply complex fiscal policies and procedures.
Additional Considerations:
College coursework in accounting/bookkeeping is preferred.
Previous applicants need not apply.