Senior Payroll Accountant

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University in New York seeks a Senior Payroll Accountant to support the Assistant Payroll Manager in research, analysis, and reporting activities. Essential functions include reviewing payroll processes, creating efficiencies, and backing up biweekly payroll, as well as creating and reconciling payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting, at least 2 years in accounting/HR/Payroll, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting/HR/Payroll.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and BI Reporting Skills.
• Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Initiative to implement changes and curiosity to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reviews payroll processes, creates efficiencies, and backs up the processing of biweekly payroll.
• Creates, reviews, and reconciles payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Analyzes tax data to assist in business decisions on processes, including Grad Student and NRA tax situations.
• Oversees responses to payroll-related inquiries from employees and resolves any payroll discrepancies or issues.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

BI Reporting Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting

Job description

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Associate Controller, the Senior Payroll Accountant will support the Assistant Payroll Manager in research, analysis, and reporting activities.

Essential Functions

• Reviews payroll processes, creates efficiencies, and backs up the processing of biweekly payroll.
• Creates, reviews, and reconciles payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Analyzes tax data to assist in business decisions on processes, including Grad Student and NRA tax situations. Bridges gap between NRA process and payroll services.
• Reviews, manages, streamlines, and documents payroll processes and implements and communicates changes to upper management.
• Assists with 403B audit, payroll bank reconciliation, and year-end payroll activities.
• Processes and reconciles manual check requests, stop and reissues, and special payments.
• Monitors and follows up on unclaimed property.
• Collaborates with IT teams for upgrades, testing, and process improvement.
• Oversees responses to payroll-related inquiries from employees and resolves any payroll discrepancies or issues.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities May provide peer‑level coordination or subject‑matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part‑time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting/HR/Payroll.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and BI Reporting Skills.
• Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Initiative to implement changes and curiosity to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and work within deadlines.
• Ability to build successful relationships with various stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout the University.
• Organized, self‑motivated, and detail‑oriented.
• Team player, as well as having the ability to work independently and willingness to take on challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

Banner ERP experience.

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $75,000

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $85,000

Note

Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Number

A1164P

Number of Vacancies

1

Start Date

ASAP

Posting Date

10/20/2026

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Nearly Continuously

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously

Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously

Standing

Standing Nearly Continuously

Walking

Walking Often

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required

Climbing stairs Not Required

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in business, finance or accounting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting/HR/Payroll?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have Advanced Microsoft Excel and BI Reporting skills?
  • Yes
  • No