Payroll Coordinator

Suny-Adirondack; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Adirondack seeks a Payroll Coordinator to oversee the biweekly payroll for faculty, staff and student employees. You will manage BANNER data tables, run fringe benefit reports, and ensure accuracy. You will respond to employee inquiries and support payroll-related workflows across campus.

The role requires 3–5 years in payroll processing, familiarity with NYS and federal regulations, and a degree in accounting or related field. Office-based position in New York with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in payroll processing; knowledge of current State and Federal payroll and insurance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process the college’s biweekly payroll for all employees with accuracy and timeliness.
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll.
• Use BANNER to update and maintain payroll data tables and generate required reports.
• Develop and maintain payroll and fringe benefit reports; test and verify system changes in BANNER.
• Produce timely reports for Social Security, ACA, NYS Tax, IRS, retirement systems and W‑2s; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with campus departments to design payroll workflows.
• Maintain clear interdepartmental communications with employees affected by payroll activities.
• Contribute to special projects as directed by leadership; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory knowledge

Data accuracy

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

BANNER payroll system

ARGOS reporting

Job description

Ensure the processing, accuracy and integrity of the college’s biweekly payroll, all related reports, and maintenance of the master tables for the BANNER computerized payroll system. This position requires an individual to facilitate both macro and micro payroll processes.

• Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of the college’s biweekly payroll for all faculty, staff, and student employees. Respond to employee questions regarding payroll.
• Uses BANNER payroll system to update and maintain all required data for the processing of payroll and the production of required payroll and fringe benefit reports. This requires understanding, updating, and maintaining BANNER data tables, and the testing as well as verification of the impact BANNER system changes.
• Implements effective reporting procedures and products; utilizes current technology (i.e. reporting tools such as ARGOS, and all other reporting tools that effectively interface with BANNER and/or are generated directly from BANNER).
• Implements timely and accurate reporting for all payroll and fringe benefits, including but not limited to: Social Security, ACA, NYS Department of Taxation, IRS, three retirement systems and all W-2s. Maintains working knowledge of all local, State and Federal regulations relating to employee payroll and benefits administration, and ensures retirement plans are administered in accordance with Federal and State regulations and plan provisions.
• Coordinates with campus departments in the design, implementation and use of payroll related personnel workflows.
• Maintains effective interdepartmental communications; communicates with all employees who may be affected by payroll activities and decisions.
• Conducts special projects as directed.
• Other duties as assigned by the President.

BANNER experience preferred, equivalent required. The Payroll Coordinator must be able to work on and complete projects independently.

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Years of Experience

3 – 5 years experience in payroll processing; knowledge of current State and Federal payroll and insurance and retirement regulations.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Office worksite. Occasional lifting of 5lb-10lb.

Direct Reports

None

Hourly Range

$30.17 - $33.94 per hour

The selected candidate’s hourly rate will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as SUNY Adirondack’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by September 30, 2026.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. SUNY Adirondack is an Affiativive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.