Payroll Coordinator

Wharton County Junior College•Wharton, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for the daily direction and oversight of payroll operations to ensure payrolls are accurate and timely. This includes the processing of payrolls, employee leave reporting, the administration of benefits, retirement fund activities, coordinating audits, and filing of State and Federal Reports in accordance with State and Federal guidelines and College policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
A minimum of four years of related work experience in accounting, including payroll and tax reporting in a professional environment
A minimum of one-year supervisory experience in a professional setting
Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, and methods
Skill in evaluating and analyzing technical payroll and benefits activities
Skill in preparing detailed payroll and benefit reports
Proficiency with Word, Excel, and related software applications
Ability to handle large amounts of data
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently with frequent interruptions
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent follow-through skills on all assignments and projects
Ability to exercise considerable initiative and independence
Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written
Ability to maintain an established work schedule, prioritize work and multi-task
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations
Interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personnel actions, confidential and sensitive payroll and termination actions, organizational plans, and legal actions
Criminal background check