Senior Payroll Officer CS25-236
Senior Payroll Officer CS25-236
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Job Summary:
The Senior Payroll Officer plays a critical role in the Payroll Department of Human Resources overseeing payroll adjustments and all Nonresident Alien (NRA) transactions for the university. This position ensures accuracy and compliance across all departments and impacts all university employees at various points. While not responsible for budgetary decisions the role involves making entries related to position control and encumbrances.Key Responsibilities:
Process all payroll adjustments and NRArelated transactions.
Ensure full compliance with NRA tax regulations including timely tax deposits and issuance of 1042 forms.
Maintain university compliance with federal state and local laws and regulations including the Affordable Care Act CMS benefits administration and SURS requirements.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support best practices in payroll and HR operations.
Monitor and enhance internal control systems to prevent fraud and reduce waste of payroll and benefit funds.
Identify and recommend changes within the Office of Human Resources and across the University to mitigate potential compliance risks and liabilities.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accountancy Business Administration Economics Finance or a closely related fieldand two years of professionallevel accounting experience
OR
Masters degree in Accounting or current registration as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Minimum of 2 years of audit experience (may be concurrent with accounting experience)
Minimum of 1 year of experience auditing or working on payroll taxation (may be concurrent with above experience)
1 year of progressive payroll experience including supervision
OR
3 years of experience processing payroll for an organization with multiple largevolume payrolls (at least 2000 employees) including Nonresident Alien (NRA) payroll considerations
Strong knowledge of federal and state laws related to payroll and taxation
Ability to effectively search and interpret IRS code using online resources
Supplemental Information
Civil Service Information:Civil Service Application FAQs
Application Instructions:How to Apply Step by StepIllinois Residency Requirement:Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System outofstate candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Drivers License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.
Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 3266 SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten 10 working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes at a minimum a copy of the veterans DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense) NGB22 form (National Guard) or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit please refer to theGuide for Veteran Document Verification.
PreEmployment Screening:External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo preemployment screening including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions a drug screen will also be required.
Work Authorization Information:This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F1 or J1 visas are not eligible for fulltime or parttime civil service positions with permanent status. F1 and J1 visa holders must be enrolled fulltime and can only apply for temporary parttime roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters such as student worker positions assistantships and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university and its important to highlight that benefits from statesponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.
Accommodation:If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation please reach out to us ator via email at:
EEO Statement
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information please email.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
