Payroll Accountant I

Socket.dev; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a payroll administrator to support payroll for 200-400 staff in VPSA-Dining Services. You will manage pay adjustments, time entry corrections, and respond to employee payroll questions.

Experience with Workday or UKG is strongly preferred, along with a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and the ability to handle confidential information with tact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; at least 9 credits in accounting.
• Experience with Workday, UKG, or university payroll environments preferred.
• Strong math, analytical, and communication skills; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll activities for 200–400 staff in unit(s).
• Manage pay adjustments, timesheet corrections, and payroll questions.
• Assist with benefits enrollment, deductions, reports, and related tasks.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Workday

UKG

Job description

The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a payroll administrator to support payroll for 200-400 staff in VPSA-Dining Services. You will manage pay adjustments, time entry corrections, and respond to employee payroll questions.

Experience with Workday or UKG is strongly preferred, along with a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and the ability to handle confidential information with tact.