Payroll Coordinator

Payroll Coordinator

* Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background and credit check.

Job Purpose

Under limited supervision, Payroll Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the general administration and support activities of the Payroll Office. This job function includes supporting the processing of all paycheck disbursement related activities, including but not limited to time sheet management and auditing, data entry, scanning of documentation, disbursement of paychecks. Functions also include overseeing of the safeguarding and distribution of payroll checks and providing general customer service through telephone, email, in- person inquiries, and the preparation of general ledger reconciliation, payroll reports and other data files This position also supports the Payroll Director and Assistant Payroll Director as needed, during payroll processing.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or management preferred. Two years of payroll, accounting, or finance related experience. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills. The ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff as well as peers and management. Strong analytical, research and technical skills, and the ability to identify and resolve multifaceted payroll problems. Detail oriented, with strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills required. Ability to establish priorities, organize workflow, manage multiple tasks and projects, follow-up, and meet deadlines.

Ability to manage and maintain confidentiality of records and information.

Benefits

• Insurance:
  Health/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave:
  Sick/Annual/Parental
• Retirement
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Free CARTA Bus Service
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full Benefits Package –

Salary

*$46,206 - $50,000

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Job Duties Notifies non-exempt, temporary, and student employees and their supervisors when time sheets are due for processing. Sends employees email reminders to start or submit their time sheets by the deadline.

Essential or Marginal:
Essential

Percent of Time: 15

Monitors and processes requests for paper timesheets. Reviews request to ensure that the position is accurate, and that the employee has not previously been paid. Coordinates the return of paper timesheets, review for accuracy of hours and approver signature. The Payroll Coordinator is also responsible for entering accepted timesheets into Banner for payment by the deadline and advising the employee of the payment date.

Essential or Marginal:
Essential

Percent of Time: 20

Supports Payroll and Position Control with a variety of administrative needs. Scans paper timesheets, off-cycle check documentation and other payroll related documentation into the BDMS system. Works on special projects as needed.

Essential or Marginal:
Essential

Percent of Time: 20

Coordinates the general administration and support activities of the Payroll Office, such as assisting walk-in…