Payroll Administrator: Accurate, Compliant & Impactful

St. Bonaventure University; Town of Allegany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

St. Bonaventure University in Allegany, NY seeks a Payroll Administrator to oversee payroll processing for university employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include payroll accounting, tax filings, reconciliations, system maintenance, and support for audits, with collaboration across HR and Finance.

An associate degree is required; three years of in-house payroll experience preferred; international payroll knowledge a plus; strong Excel skills a must.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll practices and applicable federal/state requirements.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines while handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, review, and reconcile biweekly payroll using the University’s in-house system.
• Ensure accurate calculation and timely payment of compensation and deductions including proper tax withholdings.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

International payroll (plus)

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Business

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

St. Bonaventure University in Allegany, NY seeks a Payroll Administrator to oversee payroll processing for university employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include payroll accounting, tax filings, reconciliations, system maintenance, and support for audits, with collaboration across HR and Finance.

An associate degree is required; three years of in-house payroll experience preferred; international payroll knowledge a plus; strong Excel skills a must.