Associate Payroll Manager

Title: Associate Payroll Manager

VP Area: Administration & Finance - UMW

Department: Payroll

Campus

Location:

Main Campus

Advertised Range: $67,000 - $72,000 Commensurate with experience/qualifications

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join as a team as an Associate Payroll Manager. The Associate Payroll Manager independently performs advanced professional level work of considerable difficulty, requiring the analysis and interpretation of fiscal data, and the application of accounting theory and principles to various aspects of the payroll function. The scope encompasses all functions related to the processing of the University’s payroll, including, but not limited to:

• Inspection and analysis of automated reports between multiple systems
• Advanced tax and benefit reconciliations, preparation of complex fiscal spreadsheets and reports
• Development of procedures for key fiscal processes
• Advanced skills and independent responsibility with analyzing data and resolving problems
• Reconcile and file taxes for multiple states
• Interpret and apply tax laws and regulations
• Meet numerous inflexible deadlines
• Process mandatory with holdings such as garnishments and liens
• Ensure proper benefit deductions
• Process electronic timesheets and payroll for classified staff
• Assist payroll manager with administering payroll operations, providing direction and support to payroll staff

• Knowledge of integrated computerized financial or payroll systems
• Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices and ability to apply the principles and methods to a variety of payroll operation functions
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations concerning payroll and payroll deductions, including wage‑hour regulations, benefits plans and reporting
• Proficiency with processing, reconciling and preparing financial transactions and reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a high stress, deadline driven environment, to identify and resolve problems
• Proven ability to work closely with internal and external customers in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to lead and train staff

• Experience with explaining policies and procedures
• Experience with payroll tax laws and regulations
• Experience with supervising and training staff (if duties require supervision)
• Experience with analyzing and reconciling fiscal data

KSAs

• Knowledge of Ellucian/Banner, UKG Time & Attendance, Cardinal HCM

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university with major studies in accounting or related field; or equivalent combination of training and experience

• Prior payroll experience
• Experience in a Commonwealth of Virginia higher education environment

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand‑delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.

Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit .

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