Payroll Operations Specialist

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of Internal Revenue Code, Regulations, and Rulings regarding income subject to inclusion in gross income, withholding, tax deposit, payment, and wage and tax reporting requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fiscal operations management and accounting.
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices including compliance, federal, and state regulations.

• Retrieving and manipulating data via online access in database files through various software applications.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships with our customers.
• Intermediate skills in using personal computer applications and Microsoft Office products, including proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent mathematical aptitude and numerical skills.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be independently accountable for meeting deadlines timely and accurately.
• Ability to organize and manage workflow to ensure payroll tasks are processed accurately and timely.
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential information.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team member.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

• Willingness and ability to be flexible and to grow professionally as the position changes.
• Practices ethical behavior and demonstrates and supports SSC values and mission.
• Remains optimistic and supportive of established procedures while looking for process improvements and efficiencies.

• Experience in one or more of the following fields:
  Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, or Accounting.
• Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office, specifically with Excel.

• Fundamental experience with Internal Revenue Code, Regulations, and Rulings regarding income subject to inclusion in gross income, withholding, tax deposit and payment, and wage and tax reporting requirements.
• Experience or knowledge of multi-state taxation.
• Experience in state government or higher education.
• Experience with healthcare, retirement, or other benefit reconciliations.
• Experience with Peoplesoft/Oracle systems.
• Certifications:
  
  Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Hybrid telework available!

Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.