Senior Payroll and Accounts Payable Analyst

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tuition remission

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Descripción de la vacante

Fordham University in New York seeks a Senior Payroll and Accounts Payable Analyst to drive modernization and efficiency in payroll and AP. You will lead process improvements, ensure internal controls, and leverage analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to enhance accuracy and service delivery.

Responsibilities include audits, KPI reporting, system coordination (Banner, ADP, and BI tools), and cross-functional collaboration with HR, IT, and procurement.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in payroll accounting, accounts payable, and related financial operations.
• Knowledge of payroll processes, accounts payable, reconciliations, GL activity, and financial reporting support.
• Experience using AI tools in accounting or financial operations.
• Strong Excel and BI tooling skills with data analysis and reporting capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze Payroll and Accounts Payable workflows and lead process improvement initiatives to reduce manual processes, improve accuracy, support internal controls, and enhance service delivery.
• Supports Finance initiatives through process standardization, service delivery metrics, operational efficiencies, and implementation of best practices.
• Prepares schedules, reconciliations, documentation, and supporting analysis for audits (403(b), WFUV, etc.). Serves as lead coordinator for the 403(b) and WFUV audits.
• Supports the implementation, testing, and adoption of automation tools, AI-enabled solutions, reporting tools, and system enhancements to support forecasting, fraud detection, variance analysis, workload assessment, risk identification, trend analysis, and process efficiency.
• Maintains accurate, compliant, and well-documented Payroll and Accounts Payable processes, including reconciliations, payment controls, payroll accounting activities, and compliance documentation.
• Serves as a functional lead for payroll and accounts payable systems, including Banner, ADP , reporting tools, and related Finance technologies.
• Develops, monitors, and reports KPIs, dashboards, and management analytics for Payroll and Accounts Payable, including processing timelines, exception activity, payment aging, error trends, and service levels.
• Serves as coordinator for Payroll, Accounts Payable, Finance Shared Services, Human Resources, Procurement, and Information Technology initiatives.
• Note: This list is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned.

Conocimientos

Advanced Excel

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

AI in accounting

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field

Herramientas

Banner

ADP

Workday

Power BI

Tableau

Descripción del empleo

Senior Payroll and Accounts Payable Analyst

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.

Title of Position

Title of Position Senior Payroll and Accounts Payable Analyst

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President of Finance/Controller, with a dotted-line relationship to the Associate Controller, the Sr. Payroll and AP Analyst supports the modernization, accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency of the University’s Payroll and Accounts Payable functions. The role is responsible for supporting internal controls, improving workflows, optimizing systems, and advancing the use of analytics, automation, and technology-enabled processes.

The role also supports the continuous improvement of payroll and Accounts Payable operations by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, enhance data analysis and reporting, and leverage automation and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to improve accuracy, efficiency, and service delivery.

May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and scheduled days off to support payroll/AP processing, system implementations, audits, fiscal year-end activities, and other operational or business needs.

Essential Functions

Analyzes Payroll and Accounts Payable workflows and leads process improvement initiatives to reduce manual processes, improve accuracy, support internal controls, and enhance service delivery.

Supports Finance initiatives through process standardization, service delivery metrics, operational efficiencies, and implementation of best practices.

Prepares schedules, reconciliations, documentation, and supporting analysis for the financial statement audit, 403(b) audit, WFUV audit, and other internal or external audit requests. Serves as lead coordinator for the 403(b) and WFUV audits.

Supports the implementation, testing, and adoption of automation tools, AI-enabled solutions, reporting tools, and system enhancements to support forecasting, fraud detection, variance analysis, workload assessment, risk identification, trend analysis, and process efficiency.

Maintains accurate, compliant, and well-documented Payroll and Accounts Payable processes, including reconciliations, payment controls, payroll accounting activities, and compliance documentation.

Serves as a functional lead for payroll and accounts payable systems, including Banner, ADP , reporting tools, and related Finance technologies.

Develops, monitors, and reports KPIs, dashboards, and management analytics for Payroll and Accounts Payable, including processing timelines, exception activity, payment aging, error trends, and service levels.

Serves as coordinator for Payroll, Accounts Payable, Finance Shared Services, Human Resources, Procurement, and Information Technology initiatives.

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.

Additional Functions

Partners with Payroll, Accounts Payable, Human Resources, Finance Shared Services, IT, auditors, and external vendors to resolve system, data, reconciliation, reporting, and workflow issues.

Trains and supports Payroll, AP, Accounting, and other Finance staff on systems, reporting tools, process improvements, and technology adoption.

Assists with system upgrades, integrations, workflow redesign, and business process automation projects.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll accounting, accounts payable, financial operations, accounting operations, financial systems, or related finance functions.

Demonstrated knowledge of payroll processes, accounts payable operations, reconciliations, general ledger activity, internal controls, and financial reporting support.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, Power Query, lookups, data visualization, reconciliations, and large data-set analysis.

Demonstrated experience using AI tools in accounting or financial operations.

Demonstrated ability to analyze processes, identify risks and trends, develop management reporting, and recommend practical improvements.

Demonstrated experience supporting projects, cross-functional initiatives, automation, AI-enabled tools, or technology-driven process improvements.

Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

Demonstrated experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence and visualization tools.

Experience supporting payroll tax documentation, 1099 reporting, audit schedules, financial close processes, or compliance reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or related field.

Certified Public Accountant, Certified Payroll Professional, Project Management Professional, or similar professional certification.

Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or complex multi-entity financial environments.

Experience with Banner, ADP , Workday, or comparable ERP , payroll, HRIS , or financial systems.

Knowledge of internal control principles, audit documentation requirements, and financial operations compliance.

Ability to adapt to evolving payroll and Accounts Payable technologies and support the responsible use of system enhancements, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve operations.

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $90,000

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $105,000

Note

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

Is this a Union position?

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Number

Posting Number A1167P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date

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

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

Optional Documents

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 Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll accounting, accounts payable, financial operations, accounting operations, financial systems, or related finance functions?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have demonstrated knowledge of payroll processes, accounts payable operations, reconciliations, general ledger activity, internal controls, and financial reporting support?
  • Yes
  • No