Payroll Specialist at Clarkson University | Potsdam, US | Rezi

Payroll Specialist at Clarkson University

Payroll Specialist

Clarkson University · Potsdam, US

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Payroll Specialist

Clarkson University · Potsdam, US

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About the Role

Process bi-weekly payroll and maintain all paper and computer records for employees associated to payroll.

Responsibilities

  • Compute, process, generate and distribute bi-weekly payroll and reports
  • Input and maintain accurate PeopleSoft data pertinent to all payroll processes
  • Calculate and set up garnishments and voluntary deductions and remit promptly and appropriately
  • Setup and administer hourly employee records and paid time off in Kronos
  • Train employees and manager in proper use of Kronos
  • Process monthly paid Accounts Payable checks and outstanding check reports
  • Responsible for the preparation & entry into the PeopleSoft HCM system high volumes of employee data, including hourly/salary data, tax data & banking information.
  • Process employee & student daily maintenance including new hires, garnishments, tax levies, voluntary deductions, court ordered deductions, etc.
  • Ensures all deductions are properly and timely remitted.
  • Responsible for Paid Time Off set up and adjustments in Kronos timekeeping system.
  • Daily assistance to managers and employees in researching & resolving questions and problems.
  • Troubleshoot issues concerning nightly and bi-weekly interfaces between Kronos and PS.
  • Assist Payroll Manager with set up and testing new departments, regulations and rules.
  • Assist with employee and manager training.
  • Analyze Kronos audit report and communicate noncompliance issues to managers.
  • Review student and employee bi-weekly paper timecards for accuracy.
  • Follow up with supervisors for incomplete or inaccurate data.
  • Manual data entry of these timecards to PS for payment.
  • Responsible for the accurate and timely distribution of bi-weekly paychecks.
  • Responsible for the processing of termination and off-cycle paychecks
  • Responsible for calculation and completion of various government reports to include, bi- weekly NYS New Hire Report, monthly Department of Labor Report, etc.
  • Responsible for submission & verification of NYS PrompTax withholding amounts for bi-weekly payrolls.
  • Keep accurate records for use in quarterly tax reporting.
  • Responsible for office supply inventory.
  • Order & purchase supplies as needed.
  • Submit completed Expense Report for Purchasing Card by required deadline
  • Responsible for student and post-doc verifications.
  • Assist HR dept with employee verifications
  • Participate in all routine payroll processes.
  • Perform other administrative tasks and special assignments as required.
  • Responsible for complete & accurate employee payroll files
  • Responsible for processing W-2 and 1042 reprints
  • Audits, adjusts and maintains sick/vacation/special personal leave records for all eligible employees including two levels of union benefits as well as non-union.
  • Responsible for set up & testing of Non-Resident Alien countries for year-end tax reporting in PS.
  • Assist non-resident alien faculty, staff and students in determining eligibility and completion of required documents for tax treaties.
  • Responsible for requests for lost or stolen payroll checks, stop payments and reissuing checks as needed.
  • Assist payroll manager in reconciliation of monthly operating account reconciliation
  • Assist faculty, staff, students and non-university individuals and entities, as appropriate, in the procedural understanding and application of payroll and related human resources policies; advises employees on issues related to policies and resolves associated individual problems as required

Requirements

  • High School Education
  • 2-4 years payroll experience including calculation

Skills

  • Proficient use of PeopleSoft Payroll for North America
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills
  • Above average time management and problem-solving skills including solution implementation
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a high stress environment with minimal supervision
  • Attention to detail and strict confidentiality required
  • Operate common office equipment including copier, adding machine and fax machine

Experience Level

  • 2-4 years

Education Level

  • High School Education

Salary/Compensations

  • USD $21.00 - USD $26.10 /Hr.

About the Company

  • All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records

Equal Opportunity

  • Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities.