Payroll Coordinator

Coastal Carolina University; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina, invites applications for a full-time Payroll Coordinator in the Office of Payroll. The role handles semi-monthly and biweekly payrolls, manages time entry and approvals, and supports payroll policy compliance and reporting.

Required is a high school diploma or GED with related accounting/finance experience; preferred are higher education payroll experience and familiarity with payroll system upgrades, Excel proficiency, and discretion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with accounting/finance experience.
• Experience in higher education payroll preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll for exempt employees with prorations.
• Process and oversee biweekly payroll for non-exempt and student employees, including overtime.
• Manage time entry, approvals, and overtime calculations for compliance with regulations.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, IRS limits, ACA, PEBA, and garnishments.
• Serve as the primary payroll contact for faculty, staff, students, and external parties.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Excel proficiency

Payroll regulations

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Classification Title:

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II

Classification Code:

AD22

Pay Grade:

GEN08

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines:

No

Subject to Credit Check:

No

Internal Title:

Payroll Coordinator

Department:

Payroll

Position Type:

PCLS - Slotted Classified

Full or Part Time:

Full-Time

Basis:

12 mo.

Hours per week:

37.5 hours per week

Normal Work Schedule:

M-TH 8:00am-5:00pm and F 8:00am-12:30pm

Search Extended
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Payroll Coordinator in the Office of Payroll.

Required Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and professional experience in related area such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education payroll, experience serving as a payroll lead or senior payroll role and experience with payroll system implementations or upgrade is preferred.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Payroll Processing & Administration: Process semi-monthly payroll for exempt employees, including prorated calculations, contract payouts, leave without pay, and annual leave payouts. Process and oversee biweekly payroll for non-exempt and student employees, including accurate calculation of overtime, differentials, and final pay. Manage time entry and approval processes, monitor missed time reporting, and audit overtime calculations for compliance with FLSA, State regulations, and University policy.
• Compliance, Controls & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and University payroll regulations, including FLSA, IRS limits, ACA, CCPA, PEBA, and garnishment requirements. Monitor and ensure retirement contributions, supplemental deductions, and garnishments are withheld correctly and do not exceed regulatory limits.
• Benefits, Deductions & Reporting: Enter, track, and maintain voluntary payroll deductions. Calculate and manage benefit deductions, including initial, final, and adjusted benefit amounts for biweekly payroll.
• Systems, Records & Documentation: Manage onboarding tax forms through the onboarding and paperless systems into payroll. Create and maintain the annual payroll processing calendar, including relevant deadlines and system updates.
• Customer Service & Campus Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries from faculty, staff, students, and external parties.

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II (AD22/61121837/FTE-S01147P), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Grade: GEN08. Salary range: $45,300.00 (minimum) – $61,100.00. Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications: High school diploma and professional experience in related area such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education payroll. Experience serving as a payroll lead or senior payroll role. Experience with payroll system implementations or upgrades.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong customer service and communication skills. Familiarity with PEBA, ACA reporting, and audit support. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Knowledge of payroll regulations, policies and procedures. High use of excel. Ability to build working relationships.

Posting Number:

FTE-S01147P

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

06/29/2026

Job Open Date:

05/26/2026

Job Close Date:

09/17/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121787