Payroll Accountant

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Be a part of the Red Hawk family and apply today! Benefits start on first day of hire! Extensive paid time off (including Spring Break), College fully pays the in-network health insurance deductible, minimum of 10% employer retirement contribution per payroll, and much more!

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Official transcripts required upon hire.

Monday through Thursday summer work hours apply to this position.

Information on our standard hiring process:
Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position.

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Posting Number: 0001031

Position Title:

Payroll Accountant

Reports to:

Director of Finance

Department:
Finance

Classification:
Exempt

Full or Part-time:
Full Time

This position is primarily responsible for general ledger accounting, analysis, and financial reporting focusing on payroll. As part of a team, responsible for critical functions for fiscal year end close, preparations for the annual financial audit, monthly reconciliations and related analysis, and monthly board report (financial statement package.). Under the supervision of Director, Finance or Executive Director, Finance, this position performs complex accounting and analytical functions with a high degree of accuracy, accountability, autonomy, organization, and confidentiality.

Supervises the Payroll Specialist position.

Lake Michigan College, located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, is a vibrant community college committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. The college offers a diverse range of programs and degrees, including associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs designed to help students achieve their academic and career goals. With modern facilities, experienced faculty, and a strong focus on student success, Lake Michigan College prepares students for a variety of careers and further education opportunities.

Whether you’re looking to start your college journey, enhance your skills, or explore new career paths, Lake Michigan College provides the resources and support needed to succeed.

• Process Payroll as Backup – Serve as the backup for payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
• Payroll Entry & Validation – Responsible for completeness and accuracy of assigned accounting records including bi-weekly payroll journal entries and monthly salary, benefit, and related accruals.
• Coordinate with Human Resources – Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and benefits deductions.
• Tax Compliance & Reporting – Prepare and file quarterly payroll tax reports (Form 941) and ensure timely and accurate year-end W-2 reporting.
• Problem‑Solving & Escalation – Supervise Payroll Specialist and serve as primary point of escalation for Payroll Specialist, assisting with complex payroll issues, compliance concerns, and process enhancements to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Position Control Management – Maintain position control records to ensure accurate tracking of authorized positions, vacancies, and salary budgets.
• Salary Budget Oversight – Assist in developing and maintaining salary budgets, including analyzing payroll trends and explaining variances between budget and actual.
• PTO & Leave Accounting – Maintain accurate tracking and reconciliation of paid time off (PTO) balances, leave accruals, and related financial reporting.
• Payroll Reconciliations – Review, analyze and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts each month to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Compliance & Audit Support – Ensure payroll activities comply with federal, state, and institutional…