Payroll Administrator

Job ID # 26-024

Department Accounting

Reports To Controller

Position Summary This position manages and maintains all payroll related activities necessary to process 2 or more payrolls a month. Activities include, but are not limited to: collection of timecards, verifying payroll data input into ADP payroll service, verifying ADP payroll output, maintaining personnel payroll records, review and verify the timely filing of all payroll service provided tax reports and returns (state and federal), maintaining voluntary and involuntary deductions, managing levies and garnishments, preparing semi-monthly payroll journal entries, reconciling payroll accounts to the general ledger, generating payroll and employee reports, preparing annual business payroll surveys, maintaining procedure documentation, and other duties as assigned. Responsible for assisting as needed with any compliance audits. Special tasks include accounting for ministers housing allowance and quarterly minister social security payments; staying abreast of continually changing payroll laws which impact the University. This is a full-time, on-campus, benefit-eligible position (1.0 FTE/40 hours per week). Essential Functions

Process new hires, employee status changes, and ministerial benefits Process semi-monthly payroll Create payroll journal entry and account reconciliations End of Calendar Year & Fiscal Year Duties Administrative Payroll Functions Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Skills

Associate degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent payroll accounting experience. Experience with ADP is preferred. Solid understanding of basic accounting with emphasis on payroll and its relationship to the general ledger. Organized, attention to detail, ability to work independently, and self-starter. Ability to manage highly confidential information with a high degree of integrity. Computer literacy in a PC and Microsoft Office environment. Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Committed to maintaining a safe work environment free of harassment, violence, and unlawful discrimination. Able to communicate effectively, get along well with co-workers, and maintain a professional work ethic with others.

Compensation Based on education and experience, the position has a hiring range of $31.25/hour to $33.65/hour plus excellent benefits.

Lifestyle Standards Recognize, understand, and agree to live by the spiritual, moral, and ethical standards of Northwest University, as outlined in the Employee Manual. Application Procedure Please submit your resume, a letter of interest describing your qualifications, and a completed application form to the Human Resources office. Applications are available online (www.northwestu.edu/jobs), or in the Human Resources Office of Northwest University. You may submit your package by mail or email. Northwest University Attn: Human Resources PO Box 579 Kirkland, WA 98083-0579 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Inquiries regarding staff positions may be made to: Human Resources Office Northwest University 5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 (425) 889-5749 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Northwest University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admissions and access to, employment, or treatment in its programs or activities. Northwest University is an ''At Will'' employer.

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