Payroll Accounting Assistant (735794)
Payroll Accounting Assistant (735794)
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Job Title: Part-time Payroll Accounting Assistant
Location: Wellesley, MA, 02481
Duration: 3+ Months (Potential for Extension)
Work Schedule: 18 hours per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays)
Position Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic and inclusive educational community as a part-time Payroll Accounting Assistant. This non-unit position, without benefits, will play a crucial role in supporting the Payroll Department's daily operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a diverse environment and possess a strong commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Wellesley, MA, 02481
Duration: 3+ Months (Potential for Extension)
Work Schedule: 18 hours per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays)
Position Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic and inclusive educational community as a part-time Payroll Accounting Assistant. This non-unit position, without benefits, will play a crucial role in supporting the Payroll Department's daily operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a diverse environment and possess a strong commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in reconciling bi-weekly payroll by cross-referencing entered amounts with control reports.
- Conduct weekly predictive reports to preemptively identify and rectify discrepancies before payroll processing.
- Review and process miscellaneous payment requests such as compensation forms, stipends, and expense reimbursements.
- Monitor timesheet submissions, addressing any errors promptly.
- Aid in employee setup within the HR/CMS State payroll system.
- Collaborate with the Payroll Administrator to facilitate Contracted Adjunct Faculty payments.
- Verify labor charges against departmental accounting strings, special project codes, and grant codes through predictive reporting.
- Rectify accounting discrepancies utilizing the client State accounting system.
- Provide assistance to employees regarding timesheets and Self-Service inquiries.
- Fulfill other duties as assigned.
- Associate degree or higher, with a minimum of three years' experience in accounting/accounts payable, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
- Strong aptitude for utilizing computer applications to input accurate records, generate reports, and manipulate data for complex accounting tasks.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with interpersonal abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle confidential data, and maintain precision in numerical tasks.
- Capacity to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Commitment to the principles of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity.
- Previous experience in a diverse work environment, with a dedication to supporting underserved students.
- Familiarity with payroll processes or similar accounts payable/accounting systems.
- Knowledge of HR/CMS PeopleSoft/Oracle and the client State accounting system.
- Experience within Higher Education settings.
- Proficiency in Excel formulas and pivot tables.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
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Job function
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Industries
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