Payroll Practitioner III

  • Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
  • Business and Finance
  • Academic & Student Affairs
  • Staff Full Time
  • Opening on: Dec 18 2024
  • Closing on: Jan 15 2025

Title: Payroll Practitioner III

Employee Classification: CS

Pay Grade: CS 07

Division: Business and Finance

Subdivision: Controller

Department: Business and Finance

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Review, calculate and audit payroll transactions for assigned payrolls.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Calculate per pay amounts over the required number of payments left in the semester for entry in the system.
  • Analyze and correct processing errors prior to the transmission of payroll to ensure accurate payments.
  • Audit any changes entered in the payroll system.
  • Calculate and process retro payments.
  • Analyze payroll data received from other departments to determine the necessary steps that ensure an accurate payroll for the University.
  • Process off-cycle requests.
  • Calculate payouts for severance, sick and vacation.
  • Perform liaison functions with other business offices to facilitate problem solving.
  • Provide assistance to faculty and staff member with questions regarding payroll checks.
  • Prepare posting information to transfer expenses for all account and appointment changes.
  • Works closely with all levels within the organization as needed.
  • Perform related Departmental duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A combination of education and experience typically acquired by completion of a Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or related field.

Three years of previous payroll processing experience within the last 5 years is required.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Higher Education is desired.

A Certified Payroll Professional is desirable.

Knowledge of Microsoft Access or Crystal report software is desirable.

Appointment Percentage:

100%

Want to hear about jobs like this one?

Not You?

Thank you

Similar Jobs

Senior Secretary

495119 Ypsilanti Michigan United States Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States Student Life Academic & Student Affairs Staff Full Time
Provide secretarial assistance to Academic Department Head/Director or the equivalent level administrator. Requires independent knowledge of the policies and procedures of a major operating unit.

Assistant Professor (School Counseling)

495129 Ypsilanti Michigan United States Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States College of Education Academic & Student Affairs, College of Education Faculty Full Time
The Department of Leadership and Counseling invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in School Counseling, beginning August 2025.

Ready to Apply?

Refer someone to this job

Not You?

Thank you