Payroll Clerk

Ashland University Portal•Ashland, OH

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About The Position

Ashland University’s Business Office seeks to fill a full-time Payroll Clerk position. Under the supervision of the Payroll Manager, this position performs the day to day operations of the Payroll Department including timely processing and payment of personnel salaries and wages, maintaining effective internal controls accordance with Ashland University policies as well as compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position must also place accent on the individual with communication to employees to help resolve requests and discrepancies.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or Bachelor of Science or Arts in Business or related fields from an accredited college or university
One (1) to three (3) years experience of payroll processing is preferred
Knowledge of rules and regulations impacting federal, state and local levels
Multi-state payroll experience is a plus
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software
Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects; meet deadlines, use sound judgement, and interpret laws and regulations
High attention to detail, effective organization and planning
Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education industry is preferred
Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague system and Kronos is preferred

Responsibilities

Processes and verifies the accuracy of data for the semi-monthly salaried, bi-weekly hourly, supplemental and student payrolls.
Ensures approved hours are properly imported and calculated in regards to bi-weekly and student payrolls from multiple sources.
Verifies state and local taxes are calculated based on the appropriate location worked.
Processes and maintains garnishment and child support orders.
Inputs and reconciles various voluntary benefit deductions.
Maintains employee tax and direct deposit information for new and existing employees.
Assists employees regarding payroll questions both verbally and written communication.
Monitors contracts submitted to the payroll office through Sharepoint and other means.
Works closely with Payroll Manager, Human Resources staff and Controller to coordinate the function of the Business and Human Resources Departments.
Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.