Payroll Coordinator - On-Site, Flexible Hours, Growth

Chestnut Hill College; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Hill College seeks a Payroll Coordinator to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing, maintain precise financial records, and support compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations. This full-time, on-site role offers flexible scheduling and is responsible for payroll administration along with additional accounting-related responsibilities that support the College's Finance operations.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in business or related field and 3–5 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field or equivalent combination of education and payroll experience.
• 3–5 years of payroll processing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ADP Workforce Now systems.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain employee payroll records (rates, benefits, tax exemptions, overtime, leave, personal info).
• Create and manage ADP profiles for new hires; process hire and change paperwork.
• Generate and analyze payroll and deduction reports (benefits, garnishments, retirement).
• Administer benefit deductions and reconcile benefit invoices to payroll deductions.
• Serve as primary payroll contact for employees; coordinate with HR and other departments.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile monthly payroll liabilities.
• Track student worker payroll data and reconcile Federal Work-Study with Financial Aid funding.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.
• Perform additional accounting duties as assigned by Controller or CFO.
• Demonstrate commitment to the College's Mission and Core Values.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll regulations

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chestnut Hill College seeks a Payroll Coordinator to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing, maintain precise financial records, and support compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations. This full-time, on-site role offers flexible scheduling and is responsible for payroll administration along with additional accounting-related responsibilities that support the College's Finance operations.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in business or related field and 3–5 years of