Payroll Processor

Overview

Office of Finance at Old Dominion University seeks a Payroll Processor (full‑time, 12 month). Primary objective: perform full range of payroll processing activities – calculation, preparation, processing, and reconciliation – for semi‑monthly payroll and special payrolls for University employees, following University policy, Commonwealth of Virginia policies, federal and state tax laws, garnishment laws and other governing bodies.

Working knowledge of payroll policies, procedures and processing.

• Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage‑hour regulations, state and federal tax and garnishment laws and regulations concerning payroll and payroll deductions.
• Some knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability with data processing systems and data entry on a mainframe computer and PC software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex mathematical computations, utilize a calculator and computer keyboard.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people and to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with or processing full payrolls in an automated system.
• Experience working with payroll, payroll taxes and federal and state tax laws.
• Customer service oriented when working with the public.
• Moderate accounting and/or bookkeeping skills.

BANNER training preferred.

Overtime required during peak periods. This position is designated as sensitive; a fingerprint‑based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.

This recruitment may close after the five‑day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated. Initial application review date:
June 15, 2026. Position remains open until filled.

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Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.