Senior Payroll Specialist

Nova Southern University (NSU) | Davie/Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southern University (NSU) is seeking a detail‑oriented Senior Payroll Specialist to support our payroll and fiscal administration processes. This role serves as a key liaison between departments to ensure payroll transactions are accurate, compliant, and completed on time. Working under minimal supervision, the Senior Payroll Specialist relies on experience and knowledge to plan and accomplish goals in a high‑volume environment.

Founded in 1964, NSU is a nationally recognized, not‑for‑profit university offering competitive pay, excellent benefits (including tuition waiver), and a collaborative, mission‑driven environment.

• Support the successful completion of the BANNER/Kronos payroll cycle, including data entry, maintenance of employee records, auditing payroll data, and paycheck distribution
• Extract and update employee personal, pay, tax, deduction, allocation, and banking information in BANNER to ensure accurate payroll calculations
• Audit payroll data entered by HR and Payroll Representatives to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Research and resolve complex payroll errors and discrepancies
• Assist less senior staff to ensure work is completed accurately and on time
• Update and review activity related to unclaimed property and tuition waiver processes

• High School Diploma with four (4) years of experience in accounting or a related field, or Associate’s Degree with two (2) years of experience in accounting or a related field
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and standard office practices
• Strong data entry skills with the ability to handle a high volume of transactions
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, punctual, and reliable
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Commitment to maintaining the strict confidentiality of university and departmental information

• Bachelor’s Degree with one (1) year of accounting‑related experience
• Working knowledge of Banner and Ariba

NSU offers a competitive compensation package, strong work‑life balance, and the opportunity to make an impact at a leading private university—all within a supportive, collaborative culture.

Apply today and grow your career at Nova Southern University:
Senior Payroll Specialist - 997149 - Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida, United States