Payroll and Accounting Coordinator

Payroll And Accounting Coordinator

The Payroll And Accounting Coordinator is responsible for processing and maintaining accurate payroll and accounting records in support of the university's financial operations. This position requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with Banner Finance, Payroll, and Human Resource modules or similar enterprise systems used in higher education.

Location : Utica, NY

Major Responsibilities :

Payroll Responsibilities :

• Process biweekly and semi-monthly payrolls for faculty, staff, and student workers using the Banner HR / Payroll module.
• Maintain payroll records, ensuring accuracy of employee data, benefits, deductions, and direct deposits.
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and deadlines.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reporting.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits deductions.
• Maintains an accurate accounting of payments by making various journal entries related to payroll processing and reviews payroll output for accuracy.
• Transmits weekly H.S.A. advances as well as quarterly H.S.A. deposits.
• Responsible for processing timely and accurate payroll-related tax activities, wage garnishments, unemployment insurance correspondences, employment verifications, and month-end payroll deduction reports.

Accounting And Administrative Support :

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Applicant Documents Instructions :

Additional information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO / AA Statement :

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans :

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.