Payroll Assistant
Payroll Assistant
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Job Description
This position is eligible forhybrid work(combination of on campus and remote) within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with theremote work program and related policiesandemployee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Job Duties and Tasks
- Calculate and analyze salary payments.
- Determine net pay for projected changes in salary or deductions.
- Reconcile reports and research and resolve discrepancies.
- Process returned payments accurately and timely.
- Process employment verifications timely and adhering to all policies.
- Monitor departmental email and respond appropriately and timely.
- Research and review employee and departmental questions then respond either by email phone or in person.
- Strive to promote continual process and quality improvement.
- Maintain confidential personnel records and reports.
To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility technical competencies and desirable qualifications please contactJade Rogers at
Education or Equivalency Requirement:
- A Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and administrative work experience is required.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated professional or internship experience with HR functions payroll and accounting.
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in payrollrelated tasks or similar financial operations.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to analyze payroll data and identify discrepancies.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication interpersonal and relationship management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrate working proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel Outlook Word PowerPoint etc.).
- The ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.
- Understanding of payroll processes and procedures.
- Ability to work within a team and alone or with limited guidance as appropriate.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in government or academic setting.
- Familiarity with university accounting or finance systems.
- Familiarity with HRIS or PeopleSoft systems.
- Proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential problems.
- Knowledge of federal state and local payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
- Basic understanding of tax laws related to payroll.
Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to selfdisclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions contact Jade Rogers at
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position.Pay Level 2B.Located in Iowa City Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement more information about Why IowaClick here.
Employment Type
Full Time
