Sr. Payroll Assistant

MSU Jobs • Starkville, MS

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About The Position

Position Function: Performs advanced fiscal and clerical tasks within the University Budget/Payroll Department of the Controller’s Office. Salary Grade : 12 Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Department Profile: The Office of Payroll is dedicated to providing the best and most efficient payroll services to Mississippi State University employees. It is our goal to produce payroll payments and supporting documents in a timely and accurate manner. We also process retroactive job labor redistributions, retirement billings for Extension personnel in the 82 counties and handle payroll deductions such as garnishments, bankruptcy payments and United Way contributions. We strive to continually review our services and implement improvements to keep pace with the opportunities available through on-line entry of information. It is our goal to be a leader, not a follower, in this technological age.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five years’ experience in payroll, accounting, or bookkeeping
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard to enter data
• Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management

Nice To Haves

• Completion of business school or college level courses in accounting
• Accounting experience within the University system
• Skill in using BANNER system
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
• Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures
• Knowledge of mathematical calculations and book keeping procedures
• Skill in both verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of payroll accounting practices and procedures
• Knowledge of federal and state laws concerning payroll accounting

Responsibilities

• Processes quarterly unemployment reports
• Compiles monthly headcount reports for external agencies
• May train and assist other Payroll Accounting Assistants
• Processes exception time, retro-active redistributions, federal and state tax forms, status changes, and other payroll functions.
• Calculates pay exceptions
• Serves as a resource to University department payroll entry
• Double checks and backs up work of other Payroll Accounting Assistants
• Handles child support and Credit Union Deductions
• Performs related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees