"Payroll Manager"

Payroll Manager

Company:
Winston-Salem State University

Job Location:
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27110

Category:
Human Resources

Type:
Full-Time

Appointment Length: 12

Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Payroll Manager oversees all payroll operations to ensure that employee payments-including salaries, benefits, taxes, and deductions-are processed accurately and on time. The position is responsible for completing electronic payroll feeds to the accounting ledger(s) within Banner, reviewing and approving both monthly and bi-weekly payrolls, processing payroll-related journal entries, and submitting funding requests through the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS). The Payroll Manager ensures full compliance with University, State, Federal, and UNC System Office regulations and is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining payroll systems, policies, and procedures while ensuring the security and accuracy of all payroll data.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

• 3 -5 years of progressive payroll management, accounting and tax operations experience.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, deductions, and reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities based on general accepted accounting principles.
• Proficiency in HR/Payroll System Ellucian Banner - specific to the Human Resources (Payroll) and Finance modules with demonstrated understanding of data dependencies and applicable technology information to perform accounting duties. Ability to perform journal entries, account reconciliation and vendor payments.
• Expert knowledge of payroll and finance practices under the UNC Shared Services module.
• Capable to compile, monitor, examine, and audit moderately payroll and finance information, reports, account information, general ledger information and budget codes for accuracy, timeliness, integrity substantive issue and address them thoroughly with analysis, collaboration, and research.
• Possess exceptional customer service skills to respond timely in written and verbal communication methods with employees in a professional demeanor at all times.

Special Instructions Summary:
Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or Justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for Which they may be qualified.

Please Note:

• A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
• If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
• Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
• Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
• Your application for the position will not be completed until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
• If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834.

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