Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist

Position Title: Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist

Reports To: Controller

Department: Accounting Services

Classification: Full-time, Salary Exempt, 12-months, Benefits Eligible

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting the college’s financial operations by maintaining accurate accounting records and ensuring timely, compliant payroll processing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, including regular wages, overtime, PTO payouts, bonuses, stipends, and other earnings.
• Review and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy before submission and final approval.
• Maintain payroll records, deduction codes, tax files, garnishments, and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, payroll tax requirements, and reporting deadlines.
• Coordinate payroll changes related to new hires, terminations, promotions, pay changes, and job changes.
• Partner with HR leadership and Finance to resolve payroll discrepancies and improve payroll processes.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing
• Reconciliation of payroll accounts and general ledger entry
• Reconciling grants and bank statements
• Assist with audits, reporting, and HR compliance initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• 2-3 years related experience; Previous experience in corporate accounting is a plus
• Great Plains and/or Colleague experience preferred
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems, preferably UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)

KNOWLEDGE, SKIILS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and maintain appropriate discretion

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICIAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to handle, or feel to talk and to hear. The employee, frequently, is required to walk, reach with hands and arms to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Qualified applicants should submit the following information in one (1) pdf document:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial transcript of highest educational level completed
• 3 references including contact information

Incomplete applications will not be considered. The final candidate who is extended an offer must successfully complete reference and background checks.

LeMoyne-Owen College offers an attractive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental benefits. The College pays for Life Insurance, STD/LTD, and paid time off.

LeMoyne-Owen College is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.

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