Payroll Administrator

Montgomery County Community College; Whitpain Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Community College seeks a Payroll Administrator in Whitpain Township, PA. The role includes processing payroll for all cycles, calculating payroll liabilities, and ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local Tax filings. Candidates should possess at least an Associate's degree and two years of payroll experience, with strong skills in MS Office and advanced Excel. The position offers flexible work options and requires the ability to maintain confidentiality and work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant payroll experience required.
• Experience in College or University environment highly preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing of payroll for all payroll cycles.
• Accountable for the calculation of payroll liabilities and tax filings.
• Perform complex payroll account analysis as per regulations.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Analytical and problem‑solving skills

Education

Associate's degree (or credit equivalent)

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, Finance or related area

Job description

Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Payroll Administrator position.

Key Responsibilities

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the processing of payroll for all payroll cycles. The Payroll Administrator is accountable for the calculation of payroll liabilities as well as the applicable Federal, State, and Local Tax filings and reports. This position will perform complex payroll account analysis requiring advanced knowledge of internal policies and external regulations. The position reports to the Senior Accountant, Disbursement Management.

This position has been approved for a flexible work option arrangement. Flexible work options can be ended at any time by the College, Cabinet, and/or supervisors based on employee performance and/or as institutional needs change. A credit history check is required before starting on the first day.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Education/Training/Work Experience:
• Associate's degree (or credit equivalent) is required; bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, Finance or related area is highly preferred
• At least two years of relevant payroll experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Office; advanced Excel skills required.
• Excellent communication, both written and oral required
• Experience in College or University environment highly preferred.
• Specialized Knowledge & Skills:
  • Specialized training in specific software or process may be required
  • Customer service skills required
  • Analytical and problem‑solving skills required
  • Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision required
• Additional Information Required:
  • Ability to work with departmental leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to prioritize workload and multi‑task
  • Ability to use considerable discretion/judgment and self‑directed decision‑making
  • Ability to work within a team‑oriented setting
  • Ability to work with other departments to look at processes and make changes

Ability to work with others to find solutions to problems.