Office of Human Resources
Payroll Accountant
Position Summary
Portland State University’s collaborative Payroll team is adding staff and looking for a detail and streamline oriented contributor.This position reports to the Payroll Supervisor and qualifies for full participation in our employee benefit package including FULLY PAID medical and dental for employees and their dependents, REDUCED tuition, outstanding paid time off programs, and GENEROUS retirement package, as well as flexible working hours.The starting salary is $16.50 - $17.50 per hour. This position is located on our beautiful and exciting PSU campus in downtown Portland.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include: computing and processing manual checks for pay adjustments and termination payments; coordinating and processing legal writs and garnishments; handle complex transactions such as collections of overpayments, conduct analysis and problem resolution to payroll accounts; process a variety of account reconciliations; and vendor reconciliations and remittances.Other responsibilities include: providing customer service and guidance in relation to payroll questions, and assist and back up other team members to ensure timely and accurate pay and leave accounting for PSU employees in accordance with current laws, contracts, and policies.
Required Qualifications
•BA in Accounting or Finance, Certified Payroll Professional, or a combination of experience and closely related coursework which includes 2+ years in a lead payroll position;
•Minimum 2 years related work experience in payroll function including an understanding of federal and state wage and hour laws, garnishments and legal writs, and payroll taxation and interface with employee benefits;
•Strong verbal and written customer service and communication skills with an ability to understand and explain complex laws and policies;
•Demonstrated ability to work independently while being a valuable member of a small close team;
•Excellent computer skills including WORD and EXCEL.
Preferred Qualifications
•Prior experience in analyzing and problem solving payroll taxation and/or vendor reconciliations and accounting;
•Ability to be effective and flexible in a rapidly growing and changing organization;
•Experience with Banner or another integrated payroll database strongly preferred.CPP preferred.
•Ability to work against tight deadlines when needed.
To Apply
Please submit a letter of interest outlining how you meet the required qualifications, a resume and the name, address and contact phone numbers of three professional references to: Kristin Smith, Payroll Supervisor, by email to ksmith@pdx.edu, by fax to 503-725-5896 or by mail to Portland State University, Office of Human Resources, Payroll Accountant Search, PO Box 751, Portland, Oregon 97207
This position will remain open until final candidates have been identified and applications will begin to be reviewed immediately.
Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.
It is NOT ok to contact this poster with commercial interests.
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