Payroll & Timekeeping Assistant — 37.5-Hour Week

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays

15 annual leave days

18 sick days

Health insurance and other benefits

401(a) retirement savings with 6% mate

Job summary

West Virginia University is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Talent and Culture to support payroll funding, time card processing, and policy adherence. You will work across WVU colleges and collaborate with Finance units to ensure correct labor distributions and timely payroll processing.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. This position follows a 37.5-hour week with comprehensive benefits in Morgantown.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, secretarial or technical training related to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of one year of experience involving: must communicate well and work with a variety of constituencies.
• Strong computer experience including Microsoft Office.
• Must be proficient in Windows-based applications and have strong internet skills.

Responsibilities

• Advises and provides payroll support for WVU colleges, schools and units.
• Collaborates with and supports the Payroll Unit in the Division of Finance.
• Oversees and corrects timecard submissions in MyTime for all academic and non-academic departments.
• Ensures pay amounts are correct prior to processing time on the bi-weekly schedule.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Customer service

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/secretarial/technical

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows-based apps

MyTime

MAP

Job description

West Virginia University is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Talent and Culture to support payroll funding, time card processing, and policy adherence. You will work across WVU colleges and collaborate with Finance units to ensure correct labor distributions and timely payroll processing.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. This position follows a 37.5-hour week with comprehensive benefits in Morgantown.