Payroll Specialist

POSITION TITLE: Payroll Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree required

· Payroll and/or accounting experience is required

· Ability to be organized and produce accurate results while meeting established deadlines,

· Ability to manage multiple priorities with frequent interruption.

· Ability to handle confidential matters.

· Proficiency with computer based software including Word, Excel, and Windows and the ability to learn in-house computer software.

· Extensive data entry skills, spreadsheet, and word processing proficiency required.

· Proficiency with desktop calculator.

· Demonstrated customer services skills, ability to relate effectively and tactfully with all levels of the organization.

· Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written communications.

· Ability to work individually and as a team member

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for the maintenance of employment and payroll records and processing of the College payroll

· Process all payrolls timely and with efficiency

· Ensure all federal taxes are paid timely

· Assure confidentiality and security of records and information

· Assist with processing paperwork for new hires, terminations, and employee changes

· Prepare internal payroll reports as needed

· Comply with all federal, state, and college policies and regulations

· Prepare payments associated with payroll

· File documents into appropriate files in a timely manner;

· File and maintain employment records;

· Reconcile payroll accounts on a monthly and yearly basis

· Assist with cost analysis projects, program reviews, and external reporting as needed

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Demonstrates knowledge of
  • Payroll laws
  • Compliance and internal controls
  • Department of Labor guidelines
  • College policy and procedures
  • Trustworthiness
  • Confidence
  • Sound work ethics

SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION

· Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the immediate supervisor in accordance with provisions of the Jarvis Christian College Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION

· Success in the workplace depends on a strong commitment to the tasks assigned, respect for others and confidentiality in handling, and dealing with prospects, and sensitive constituent information

· Honesty, integrity, and treating others with respect are expected at all times.

· Good presentation skills which include, but not limited to, professional dress/business attire, excellent personal grooming, and excellent verbal, as well as, written skills.