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Mohawk Valley Community College Payroll Analyst in Utica, New York
Key responsibilities for this position include:
Reviews timesheets and attendance records for accuracy and promptly corrects discrepancies; Computes employee wages and deductions with precision; Conducts thorough reviews of computed wages to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal requirements; Issues and distributes paychecks; Reviews and verifies payroll information for promotions, transfers, terminations, and new hires; Records and maintains employee records and payroll transactions; Prepares statements reflecting earnings, taxes, and deductions; Prepares and submits all necessary paperwork for tax deductions, benefits and garnishments; Answers questions and resolves issues regarding payroll; Conducts regular audits on payroll procedures and records to maintain accuracy and compliance; Ensures compliance with company policies, relevant industry regulations, tax, and deduction laws; Prepares detailed payroll reports for management and auditing purposes; Designs, documents and implements procedures to optimize and streamline payroll processes; Manages payment calendars for the fiscal year; Reports to management on payroll issues, changes, and potential improvement; Initiates research for better ways to improve processes and efficiencies through software or other means; Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in handling payroll information; Other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Associate degree One (1) year experience with payroll processing/reporting obtained through academic coursework or professional work experience Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Effective oral and written communication skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Outstanding organizational, and time management skills to meet deadlines Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in business administration, accounting or related field Payroll experience in higher education Proficiency in Excel with experience using advanced formulas, functions, and data analysis tools for payroll processing and reporting Familiarity with federal and state payroll regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements Experience in Microsoft Office, payroll systems, and database software Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.