Payroll Services Specialist

WSRE; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pensacola State College is seeking a Payroll Coordinator for a 12-month, non-exempt role located at the Pensacola Campus. The role ensures timely and accurate payroll processing, reconciling labor distribution with the college accounting system, and maintaining payroll records.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and two years of payroll experience. Strong Excel and payroll software skills are necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field from an accredited institution.
• Two years of full-time accounting or payroll experience.
• Knowledge of database software, payroll systems, spreadsheet programs, and word processing.
• Certified Payroll Professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains employee payroll records including new hires, promotions, transfers, and pay adjustments.
• Sets up adjunct and faculty overload electronic contracts each term.
• Balances payroll salary encumbrances and liquidations with the college accounting system.
• Prepares payroll budget amendments and journal entries.
• Prepares bi-weekly federal tax deposits and Form 941.
• Prepares state quarterly unemployment report (UCT-6).
• Processes state monthly retirement reports from payroll.
• Assists supervisors and employees with timekeeping and pay questions.
• Coordinates with Human Resources on deductions and new hires.

Skills

Mathematical ability

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Time management

Adaptability to deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Payroll systems

Database software

Spreadsheet programs

Word processing

Job description

Pensacola State College is seeking a Payroll Coordinator for a 12-month, non-exempt role located at the Pensacola Campus. The role ensures timely and accurate payroll processing, reconciling labor distribution with the college accounting system, and maintaining payroll records.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and two years of payroll experience. Strong Excel and payroll software skills are necessary.