Payroll Accountant, Payroll Department

Work Location: Doheny Campus (Downtown Los Angeles) and Chalon Campus (West Los Angeles). Remote work available 1-2 days per week.

Start Date: Immediately

Applications Deadline: Open until filled

Position Hourly Rate Range: $21.10 - $24.76

Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if candidate's qualifications are determined to be above the minimum requirements of the position description.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processes employee payroll on a monthly or bi-weekly basis using ADP Workforce Now system as assigned.
• Runs payroll reports prior to transmitting payroll and review for accuracy and approvals.
• Posts payroll procedures (e.g., live check listing; bank reconciliation, payroll distribution reports, and other reports as needed).
• Monitors and maintains departmental student and payroll email inbox
• Timely and accurate preparation of the University's Retirement contribution reports to third party vendor.
• Sends reminders and follow up emails to University community on timely timesheet submissions and approvals
• Responds to oral and written requests for verification of employment and other payroll related inquiries.
• Troubleshoot and/or investigate issues that arise related to employee payroll.
• Works closely with HR and Accounting departments as needed.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Performs all job duties with a 'remarkable service' orientated attitude.
• Understands and upholds the University's personnel and payroll policies as indicated by the Staff Handbook.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Ad Hoc Reporting

Job Requirements:
Knowledge:

• Solid working knowledge of basic mathematic and algebraic functions.
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications with emphasis on Excel.

Abilities and Skills:

• Ability to calculate and process information quickly and accurately.
• Effectively organize, prioritize and handle multiple tasks to meet recurring deadlines.
• Understanding and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse college environment.
• Analytical, detail-oriented and accurate. Work well independently and as part of a team.
• Learn new concepts quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work in close proximity with others and with frequent interaction.
• Ability to operate various office equipment, such as: copiers, scanners, faxes, and calculators.
• Work confidentially with discretion on privileged and sensitive information.
• Strong organization and prioritization, interpersonal, basic mathematics, customer service, data entry and very accurate typing.
• Basic accounting skills desired. Operate a calculator with speed and accuracy.

Education:

• High-school diploma required. Associate of Arts or Bachelor's degree desirable, preferably in an Accounting, Finance or other business-related field.

Experience:

• One to two years of payroll experience. ADP Workforce experience and business background preferred.

Additional Information:

To apply, visit http://msmu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=186969





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