On-Site Campus Payroll Accountant

Wagner College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagner College in Staten Island, NY is seeking a Payroll Accountant to support payroll processing, audits, and financial reporting. The on-site role requires managing student timecards, payroll taxes, and Oracle data reconciliations.

The position reports to the Payroll Manager within the Finance and Business Office and emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and timely payments for all College employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 3 years of payroll or accounting experience.
• Experience in higher education or non-profit finance is highly desirable.
• CPP or FPC certifications are a plus.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll Manager in the preparation, review, and processing of all College payrolls.
• Administer student timecards, ensuring student employees are supported and paid accurately and on time.
• Review weekly timecards and perform rotating sample testing for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Assist with payroll audits and year-end processes by gathering data and supporting documentation.
• Prepare weekly and monthly union reports and remittances for four collective bargaining units.
• Generate Oracle reports and perform data audits to ensure payroll integrity.

Skills

Payroll processing

Tax compliance

Audit support

Advanced Excel

Oracle familiarity

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience in higher education or non-profit finance

CPP or FPC certifications a plus

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wagner College in Staten Island, NY is seeking a Payroll Accountant to support payroll processing, audits, and financial reporting. The on-site role requires managing student timecards, payroll taxes, and Oracle data reconciliations.

The position reports to the Payroll Manager within the Finance and Business Office and emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and timely payments for all College employees.