Fiscal Analyst Senior (Payroll)

Maricopa Community College district; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid Time Off

ASRS Pension

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) invites applications for the Fiscal Analyst Senior (Payroll) at GateWay Community College. The role analyzes and reconciles complex payroll, compensation, budget and staffing data, ensuring policy compliance and accurate reporting.

The incumbent collaborates across departments, develops financial and workforce reports, supports audits, and advises college leadership to promote payroll accuracy and budget integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business or public administration or directly related field with four years of experience in advanced financial analysis and payroll.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or directly related full-time work experience sufficient to perform essential duties may be considered.

Responsibilities

• 35% - Payroll coordination and administration involving time & labor and payroll operations, data analysis, and reporting.
• 35% - Faculty pay coordination including supervision budgets, stipends, and compensation processing.
• 30% - Position management and fiscal coordination including data maintenance, headcount reports, and budget analysis.

Skills

Payroll

HCM

SIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or public administration or directly related field

Tools

HCM

SIS

Job description

Fiscal Analyst Senior (Payroll)

Job ID: 323475

Location: GateWay Community College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$64,989.46 - $84,486.50/annually, DOE

Grade

117

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

This position may allow for a remote day and the schedule will be determined upon hire.

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

Make an Impact in Payroll, Finance & Workforce Operations!

The Fiscal Analyst Senior (Payroll) position will independently analyze and reconcile complex payroll, compensation, budget, and staffing data; interpret and apply district policies, administrative regulations and resolve discrepancies requiring judgment and specialized payroll and fiscal expertise for GateWay Community College. The incumbent will collaborate across departments, provide technical guidance, develop financial and workforce reports, support compliance and audit activities, and advise college leadership on fiscal and operational matters that promote payroll accuracy, budget integrity, and informed institutional decision-making.

Essential Functions

35% - Payroll Coordination and Administration:
Serves as the college lead and subject matter expert for Time & Labor and payroll operations for all employee groups; coordinates payroll activities to ensure accurate and timely pay processing, compliance with established procedures, and reduction of payroll errors; researches, analyzes, and validates payroll data using Human Capital Management (HCM), Student Information System (SIS), and related systems; collaborates with District Payroll, HRIS, Human Resources, and other stakeholders to resolve payroll issues and improve payroll processes; investigates payroll discrepancies, determines root causes, implements corrective actions, and communicates resolutions to employees and supervisors; processes one-time pay, additional pay, off-cycle check requests, retroactive pay adjustments, and other compensation transactions; audits personnel, timekeeping, and payroll records to ensure data integrity and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and collective bargaining agreements; develops and maintains recurring and ad hoc payroll reports, audits, reconciliations, and supporting documentation; provides reporting and analysis to stakeholders, leadership, and operational departments; and delivers training, guidance, and cross-training on payroll procedures, system functionality, and compliance requirements.

35% - Faculty Pay Coordination:
Serves as the college subject matter expert for faculty compensation, instructional pay, and faculty payroll processes; reviews faculty supervision and non-supervision budgets to ensure compliance with district policies, administrative regulations, and contractual requirements; calculates and processes department chair stipends, faculty supervision compensation, supplemental pay, reassigned time, and other faculty compensation payments; coordinates faculty pay transactions through the Student Information System, including form creation, approval monitoring, and timely processing; conducts audits of SIS-to-HCM integrations and monitors and tracks faculty pay transactions to verify accuracy and completeness; collaborates with Academic Affairs, scheduling personnel, deans, division chairs, and administrative staff to reconcile instructional assignments and compensation; researches and interprets faculty compensation procedures, agreements, and administrative regulations and provides related guidance; develops and maintains compensation tracking tools, reports, forms, and models to support faculty payroll administration; analyzes and monitors faculty earnings data to ensure compliance with salary limits, budget parameters, and institutional requirements; and provides training and consultation to faculty, administrators, and staff regarding faculty pay processes and procedures.

30% - Position Management and Fiscal Coordination:
Coordinates college-level position management activities, including the creation, review, and approval of position requests and updates; creates and maintains position data, including position numbers, funding chartfields, locations, standard hours, and organizational assignments; monitors and maintains workforce tracking documents, headcount reports, and organizational charts to ensure accuracy and alignment with approved budgets; reviews personnel-related transactions to verify compliance with fiscal, budgetary, and organizational requirements; reconciles staffing and position information with financial management and budgeting systems; collaborates with Fiscal Services, Human Resources, and college leadership on staffing analyses, workforce planning, budget monitoring, and annual reporting activities; prepares financial, payroll, staffing, and workforce reports, projections, and analyses to support operational and strategic decision-making; interprets and applies fiscal policies, procedures, and regulations while providing recommendations and guidance to management; and supports audits, compliance reviews, special projects, and other related duties as assigned. Assists with annual budget forecasting by analyzing budget-to-actual expenditures, reviewing historical spending trends, and projecting future financial needs to support informed budget planning and decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in finance, accounting, business or public administration or directly related field and four (4) years of experience providing advanced professional financial analysis and support in the areas of finance, payroll, budgeting, or a closely related financial/fiscal area of assignment.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and/or directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

• A. Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or higher is preferred
• B. Experience with coordinating payroll operations, including Time & Labor, faculty contract pay, additional pay, retroactive adjustments, payroll reconciliations, and resolving complex payroll discrepancies
• C. Experience with position management, workforce planning, and payroll budget reconciliation, including maintaining position data, funding chartfields, headcount reports, organizational charts, and employee records in higher education/public education sector
• D. Experience with developing and analyzing payroll, financial, and workforce reports; identifying data discrepancies; supporting audits and compliance reviews
• E. Experience applying fiscal policies, administrative regulations, and payroll procedures to ensure accurate compensation and compliance.
• F. One (1) year full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two (2) years (internal candidates ONLY)

Special Working Conditions

• Will be required to travel or be assigned to all GateWay locations
• May require some evenings or weekends
• May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen
• May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs
• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas

Posting Close Date

Apply on or before 11/09/2026 to be considered.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.