Payroll & Accounting Assistant — Higher Ed Finance

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer/"

Tuition assistance for employees

Tuition remission for dependents

Wellness program and Fitness Center

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Salve Regina University is seeking a Payroll Specialist to perform bi-weekly and student payroll processing, tax payments, and related reporting. The role requires strong analytical skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

The position is on-site in Newport, RI, with duties spanning payroll system maintenance, timecard reviews, and collaboration with the Business Office to ensure accurate payroll processing and timely deductions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or finance required.
• 2–3 years in a business setting ( accounting/finance ).
• Proficient with payroll systems, timekeeping and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and student payrolls using Colleague.
• Process tax payments and file related reports.
• Handle payroll documents and timekeeping.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and train staff as needed.
• Back-up Payroll Manager and ensure timely accrual updates.
• Reconcile payroll GL accounts with Payroll Manager.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or finance

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Colleague payroll system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Salve Regina University is seeking a Payroll Specialist to perform bi-weekly and student payroll processing, tax payments, and related reporting. The role requires strong analytical skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

The position is on-site in Newport, RI, with duties spanning payroll system maintenance, timecard reviews, and collaboration with the Business Office to ensure accurate payroll processing and timely deductions.