Strategic Payroll & Taxation Specialist

Lindenwood; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Tuition discounts

Benefits plan

Paid holidays

Free lunch Fridays

Professional development

Job summary

Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, MO seeks a Payroll and Taxation Specialist to process payrolls accurately and on time, track attendance, and reconcile monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reporting.

The role supports faculty, staff, and student employees, handles tax status changes, direct deposits, audits, and maintains confidential payroll records while upholding the university's values of integrity and service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• Minimum five years of payroll experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls accurately and on schedule.
• Track attendance in the university system and reconcile entries.
• Handle payroll tax reporting monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Process yearly tax forms and tax adjustments as needed.
• Assist employees with tax status and direct deposit changes.
• Maintain confidential payroll records and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Payroll accuracy

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Workday

CAMS

Job description

Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, MO seeks a Payroll and Taxation Specialist to process payrolls accurately and on time, track attendance, and reconcile monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reporting.

The role supports faculty, staff, and student employees, handles tax status changes, direct deposits, audits, and maintains confidential payroll records while upholding the university's values of integrity and service.