Job Description:
Clark University

Location: Worcester, MA Category: Staff and Administrators Posted On: Wed Jul 3 2024 Job Description:

Working closely with the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and processing of all aspects associated with the bi-weekly payroll for over 1,300 employees. This role requires maintaining confidentiality, preparing reconciliations, generating related reports, and responding to inquiries.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare bi-weekly payroll, including reviewing hours and overtime on electronic timesheets.
• Contact supervisors for timesheet approvals and to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with HR and Student Employment to ensure accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll.
• Maintain international employees' tax status using Sprintax software.
• Generate bi-weekly third-party payments (e.g., garnishments, union dues, etc.).
• Answer employee questions and resolve payroll-related issues.
• Supervise student employees.
• Assist with year-end W-2 and 1042-S processing.
• Assist with ADP/Banner tax liability reconciliation (bi-weekly and quarterly).
• Perform monthly benefit and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED with at least 2 years of payroll experience or a comparable amount of training and experience.
• Experience with running payroll in Banner is preferred, but candidates with experience in any payroll system will be considered.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.

Preferred:

• Accounting degree.
• Familiarity with Banner payroll software.
• Understanding of international treaty benefits/tax rules using international tax navigator software.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Additional Information:

As of June 1, 2023 Clark University no longer requires employees or students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, Clark urges all community members to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination, which recommend that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses. This is important for your own personal health as well as the health of our community.

At Clark University, we are dedicated to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion. We believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our hiring practices, employee development programs, and campus culture. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

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