Payroll Specialist: Accurate, Timely & Customer-Focused

Southern Connecticut State University; New Haven (CT); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Southern Connecticut State University is seeking a Payroll Assistant who will manage payroll processes and ensure compliance and accuracy. The role serves as the front line for employee communications and coordinates with Human Resources.

Responsibilities include processing checks, direct deposits, and other payroll transactions, while proposing internal control improvements and maintaining timely documentation. A Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience are preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above may also be considered.
• Knowledge of payroll processes.
• Extremely customer-focused and excellent client relationship skills.
• Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience with CoreCT and/or State of CT payroll processes preferred.
• These qualifications may be waived for individuals with appropriate alternate experience

Responsabilidades

• Daily management of the payroll process ensuring compliance, accuracy, timeliness, follow-up communication, and adequacy of supporting documentation.
• Prepares payroll transactions including check cancellations, petty cash requests, direct deposit, lost check requests, additional pay, etc.
• Provides exceptional customer service and is on the frontline for all communications with employees and other stakeholders such as Human Resources.
• Recommends internal control upgrades to ensure appropriate checks and balances.
• Performs other duties related to those above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position.

Conocimientos

Payroll knowledge

Customer service

MS Office

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field

Two years of relevant experience

Herramientas

CoreCT

Descripción del empleo

Southern Connecticut State University is seeking a Payroll Assistant who will manage payroll processes and ensure compliance and accuracy. The role serves as the front line for employee communications and coordinates with Human Resources.

Responsibilities include processing checks, direct deposits, and other payroll transactions, while proposing internal control improvements and maintaining timely documentation. A Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience are preferred.