Payroll & Tax Specialist — Higher Education

University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a Payroll/Tax Technician to administer, process, and remit university payroll taxes to federal and state authorities. The role collaborates with four HR offices and the Payroll/Tax Manager to ensure timely tax reporting and accurate GL postings.

The position emphasizes lead responsibilities in day-to-day payroll/tax operations, with a mix of administration, processing, and communication tasks to support faculty, staff, and students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency with 1 year of accounting experience.
• Experience with payroll or payroll tax processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of Banner payroll/tax system is beneficial.
• Ability to communicate with multiple HR offices and external agencies.
• Familiarity with federal and state tax reporting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Administers and processes payroll taxes to Federal and State agencies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assists with quarterly/annual payroll tax returns and W-2 processing and reporting.
• Uses Banner HR, EFTPS and related systems to post tax deductions and liabilities.
• Communicates payroll/tax inquiries and issues with campus HR offices and departments.
• Maintains documentation of payroll/tax procedures and ensures compliance with applicable laws.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Banner

Job description

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a Payroll/Tax Technician to administer, process, and remit university payroll taxes to federal and state authorities. The role collaborates with four HR offices and the Payroll/Tax Manager to ensure timely tax reporting and accurate GL postings.

The position emphasizes lead responsibilities in day-to-day payroll/tax operations, with a mix of administration, processing, and communication tasks to support faculty, staff, and students.