Central Piedmont is currently accepting applications for the position of
Payroll Specialist (Payroll) Central Campus
Job ID: req4797
Position Closing Date: Open Until Filled

GENERAL FUNCTION AND JOB DUTIES

Central Piedmont Community College is currently seeking Payroll Specialist position is available in the Payroll Department located on Central Campus - Pitts Building.

Anticipated Hire Date: January 2023.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

Hours per Week: 40

Payroll is a division within Financial Services that processes the wages paid to employees and the deductions from employees’ pay checks, maintains compliance with tax laws, processes annual tax statements and keeps records of payroll data.

The successful candidate will be responsible for verifying, auditing, and keying payroll and benefit data for part-time and full-time employees for payment. The candidate will counsel employees regarding their taxes, deductions and salary information while working closely with Human Resources and the employee’s department to research and resolve payroll problems and discrepancies. The candidate will also assist with various payroll accounting processes as assigned including journal entries, check requests and month-end reporting tasks.

General Function

Performs a variety of clerical tasks related to processing both full-time and part-time payroll for an assigned group of staff members, and specialized tasks related to the payroll reports and processes.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Verifies and audits payroll and benefit data for active employees and enters it accordingly into the College system; works with Human Resources to confirm the payroll related information and determine deductions and benefits (as needed).

2. Verifies employee records, calculates changes to payroll, check requests, and reimbursements; ensures all necessary changes are made and/or stop payment requests are issued in a timely manner.

3. Understands and keeps current with regulations related to the taxation of salaries, benefits and deductions.

4. Counsels employees regarding Pay Advice concerns including taxes, deductions, and paid codes (such as vacation, sick time, etc.).

5. Performs payroll accounting processes and/or reports as assigned including but not limited to analyzing, balancing & reconciling journal entries, refund of payroll, retirement reporting, month-end reporting, etc. that are due to internal and/or external agencies; gathers, analyzes, and provides accurate information in a timely manner.

6. Assist with the payroll process to create payroll vouchers, print pay checks and pay advices, and mail checks to vendors.

7. Reconciles benefit withholding to statement and makes necessary corrections.

8. Serves as information resource to payroll team and customers, answers inquiries and provides information related to payroll matters; researches and resolves payroll problems and discrepancies.

9. Creates/updates and maintains the payroll standard operating procedures; test and implement new processes as needed.

10. May organize/coordinate payroll trainings including new hire orientation, time entry processing and various payroll processes.

11. May serve as web ambassador.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics

• Knowledge of office rules, procedures and operations regarding payroll.
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use computer software applications
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skill Level

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or G.E.D. and 3 years of payroll experience including 2 years of accounting experience or Associate Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Accounting or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate Degree or completion of coursework from a regionally accredited institution in Accounting or a related field.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• A completed Central Piedmont application must be completed on-line. During the on-line application process, applicants will be prompted to upload or build a cover letter and resume.
• College transcripts (if required for the position) must be attached on-line in the "additional documents" section of the application process.
• Applicants that do not have an electronic copy of their transcripts, or find the electronic copy is rejected on-line due to the file size, may fax their transcripts to (704) 330-6066 for attachment to the on-line application.
• All applications must be received in the Human Resources office by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date posted to be guaranteed for consideration. Applications of qualified candidates received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary for this position is $41,600. Pay grade for this position is I. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 25% percentile. Contract type is Classified. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include off-shift hours, evening and weekend assignments may be required of any position. All positions are subject to budget approval. CP offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees including Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Benefits, Disability and more.

ABOUT CENTRAL PIEDMONT

Notice of Nondiscrimination
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