Staff Accountant-Payroll
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Job Description
Staff Accountant-Payroll-Lyon College is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Business Office. This position will manage payroll processing for faculty staff and student employees ensuring accuracy compliance and timely reporting. The role also provides support in accounts payable receivable and general ledger functions and serves as backup for other business office roles. The Staff Accountant-Payroll reports directly to the Director of Finance and works closely with colleagues in theBusiness Office to ensure smooth and efficient financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
Process semimonthly payroll for faculty staff and student employees in compliance with
applicable laws regulations and College policies.
Maintain payroll records including timesheets deductions and leave accruals.
Prepare and file required payroll tax reports and other related filings.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay deductions and time reporting.
Accounting & Business Office Support
Assist with accounts payable accounts receivable and general ledger entries as needed.
Prepare and reconcile monthly account statements and reports.
Support grant and fund accounting processes as assigned.
Serve as a backup for other Business Office staff during absences or peak workloads.
Compliance
Maintain compliance with federal state and local payroll laws and regulations.
Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
Qualifications
Payroll and/or accounting experience required; higher education or nonprofit experience
preferred.
Knowledge of payroll laws wage and hour regulations and payroll tax reporting.
Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
Strong attention to detail organizational skills and confidentiality.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Benefits:
Lyon College currently offers the following benefits for full-time positions subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical benefit dental benefit vision benefit voluntary benefits 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and match employer paid life insurance employer paid long-term disability coverage paid time off (includes vacation and sick time) 17 paid holidays annually and a tuition grant for faculty staff and their dependents. More information on these benefits and eligibility can be found by contacting Human Resources at .
**This advertisement outlines the general duties expected of this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all the position responsibilities qualifications or tasks. The requirements are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.
Lyon College does not discriminate with respect to the hiring of applicants or with respect to the terms conditions or privileges of employment because of race color religion gender age disability sexual orientation or national origin. It is the continuing policy of Lyon College to comply with any applicable state and federal law regarding equal employment opportunities.
Lyon College is a private selective liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It is located in Batesville Arkansas a safe and historic town of 11000 that serves as commercial medical social and governmental hub for an eight-county area and named by USA Today as the best city to live in in Arkansas. The College currently enrolls almost 700 undergraduate students from 29 states and 14 foreign countries. Entering freshmen have an average high school GPA of 3.7. Interested candidates should send a cover letter resume and the names addresses and phone numbers of three references to Human Resources P.O. Box 2317 Batesville AR 72503-2317 or electronically. Review of the application will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
