Payroll Coordinator (Fiscal Specialist 2)

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

9d • $3,917 - $5,240 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Payroll and Benefits Manager, this position coordinates and performs a variety of detailed payroll transactions for the Employee Compensation Department located in the District Business Office Business Unit. The payroll functions include preparing and maintaining payroll records and transactions, reviewing and entering payroll data, analyzing and reporting payroll data to various local and state agencies, preparing semi-monthly payroll plans, and ensuring compliance with state/federal laws as well as organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Two years of full-time experience at a level equivalent to Fiscal Specialist 1, and 15 quarter hours or 10 semester hours of college-level accounting, or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience in processing payroll.
• Knowledge of payroll rules and regulations.
• Advanced knowledge or experience utilizing computerized payroll systems.
• Proficiency using Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, database software, internet, and online reporting.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing in individual and group settings.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, manage workload, and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain accuracy with attention to detail while processing large volumes of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to develop controls and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the PeopleSoft ERP system.
• Experience in higher education or government environment.
• Knowledge of Federal and Washington State payroll rules and regulations.
• Ability to run queries and reports to audit payroll.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and coordinate payroll work procedures and processes, determine deadlines and maintain pay period schedules to ensure accurate processing of employee pay.
• Input, review and audit accuracy of payroll and personnel data from source documents. Prepare and process pay adjustments as necessary, such as overpayments, manual check preparation, and shared leave. Process overpayments, check cancellations, and hand-drawn checks.
• Develop, modify, and maintain multiple record-keeping systems to ensure accuracy of gross payroll, Federal Withholding Tax, Old Age Survivors Insurance, and Medicare taxes are in balance.
• Set up and maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date employee files, records, and reports of deductions and contributions. Verify the accuracy of employee deductions and contributions prior to final payroll processing.
• Reconcile accounting records of payroll wages, deductions, and contributions with corresponding District/State approved payment recipients.
• Process absence (leave) accruals for all employee types following state and collective bargaining contract regulations.
• Process all timesheet entries and applicable deductions. Monitor and troubleshoot Time and Labor system for all time reportable staff.
• Process time, labor, absence, and deductions for semi-monthly payroll processing.
• Maintain integrity of the payroll computer system. Function as liaison with the State Board of Community & Technical Colleges (SBCTC) regarding payroll processing within PeopleSoft (ctcLink) automated system.
• Set up and maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date employee files, records, and reports; distribute, create/modify, and maintain reports on a scheduled basis or as requested.
• Provide consultation to employees regarding payroll processes, earnings, deductions, procedures, and payroll schedules. Conduct informational meetings with staff.
• Coordinate or process stop payments and check cancellations with the SBCTC.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• Comply with organizational policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges’ strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board
• WA State Retirement Plan
• vacation and sick leave begin to accrue at the rate of 11.33 hours vacation and 8 hours sick leave per month, upon employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree