Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Accounting & Control
Work Arrangement type
On-Site (Hamilton, NY) - expected to work fully at the designated campus/office location.
Hiring Wage/Salary Range
$60,000 to $68,000
Professional Experience/ Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, specifically utilizing Excel to analyze data, maintain records, and build functional spreadsheets.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on precision, clarity, and error-free recordkeeping.
Ability to engage professionally and respectfully with a broad, diverse higher education community, including faculty, staff, and students.
Proven capability to handle sensitive payroll and personnel information while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.
Direct experience calculating complex payroll components, resolving missing documentation, and clearly explaining payroll breakdowns to employees.
Education
A bachelor's degree is preferred.
Offer Determination
When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.
Other Information
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits
Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page.
Accountabilities
The Payroll Accountant is responsible for:
Department: Accounting & Control
Work Arrangement type
On-Site (Hamilton, NY) - expected to work fully at the designated campus/office location.
Hiring Wage/Salary Range
$60,000 to $68,000
Professional Experience/ Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, specifically utilizing Excel to analyze data, maintain records, and build functional spreadsheets.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on precision, clarity, and error-free recordkeeping.
Ability to engage professionally and respectfully with a broad, diverse higher education community, including faculty, staff, and students.
Proven capability to handle sensitive payroll and personnel information while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.
Direct experience calculating complex payroll components, resolving missing documentation, and clearly explaining payroll breakdowns to employees.
Education
A bachelor's degree is preferred.
Offer Determination
When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.
Other Information
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits
Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page.
Accountabilities
The Payroll Accountant is responsible for:
- Providing operational support for all steps required for delivering of timely, reliable and accurate payroll to University employees and student workers.