Senior Payroll Accountant | Compliance & Analytics Lead

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

Job summary

Fordham University in New York is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to support the Payroll Manager with research, analysis, and reporting. The role also has a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Associate Controller for 403B audit work and various projects.

The position emphasizes reviewing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, and collaborating with IT for system improvements while handling employee inquiries and payroll-related issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting/HR/payroll experience.
• Advanced Excel and BI reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Review payroll processes and back up biweekly payroll.
• Create, review, and reconcile payroll reports.
• Analyze tax data for NRA and Grad Student tax situations.
• Assist with 403B audit, payroll bank reconciliation, and year-end activities.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with IT for upgrades and process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

BI Reporting

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting

Tools

Banner ERP

Job description

Fordham University in New York is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to support the Payroll Manager with research, analysis, and reporting. The role also has a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Associate Controller for 403B audit work and various projects.

The position emphasizes reviewing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, and collaborating with IT for system improvements while handling employee inquiries and payroll-related issues.