DEPARTMENT: Accounting

STATUS: Full Time

Position Summary:

An Accounting Office position that performs accounting and payroll duties involved in the preparation and processing of all university payrolls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process, biweekly, institutional student and federal work study student payrolls, and any miscellaneous payrolls as needed.
• Maintain cross-training to run monthly staff, monthly faculty and adjunct payrolls.
• Responsible for transition of monthly non-exempt employees to the biweekly payroll related to position management project
• Electronically submit payroll to bank for direct deposit.
• Assign tax status and enter direct deposit information in Colleague payroll system and assign Kronos timekeeping license (if applicable) for new employees
• Responsible for maintaining and reviewing all information provided to and by ADP Tax Services related to payroll
• Record employees’ sick/vacation leave taken and accrue earned sick/vacation leave in Colleague, reconcile and update Kronos monthly with leave balances.
• Responsible for all payroll requests for change (taxes, direct deposits, etc.)
• Responsible for accurate transmission of payroll information to TIAA for timely retirement contributions (University and employee portions)
• Maintain up to date paper filing system for employee data for biweekly, institutional student and federal work study students.
• Responsible for electronically reporting all payroll-related reports to the IRS, NC Dept of Revenue (and other states), NC Division of Unemployment, and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Complete verification of employment forms for various agencies, such as: child support, food stamp, banks, loan processors and tax offices.
• Consult with IT to create Informer reports to pull needed payroll information for reports/administration.
• Responsible for all W-2 processing and reporting.
• Responsible for keeping Colleague updated with current tax tables and rates.
• Responsible for submitting payroll information when requested by auditors for annual payroll, NCAA, retirement and workman’s compensation audits.
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of payroll regulations with federal and state taxing authorities.
• Consults with employees concerning payroll inquiries.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to Title IX, and Information Security, including but not limited to; HIPAA, FERPA and other state and federal mandates
• Other job-related duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

Education/Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma and at least three years of payroll accounting experience with a company with at least 500 employees.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting with at least two years payroll accounting experience with a company with at least 500 employees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Comprehensive computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology
• Proficiency with Colleague or comparable ERP and Kronos (or comparable) timekeeping software systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and common methods of digital communication such as web conferencing, web/text chat
• Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy, and complete confidentiality in dealing with faculty, staff, students and university officials
• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
• Exercise good judgment in complex, new, and/or stressful situations.
• Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet set deadlines – particularly related to any changes in ERP, payroll, timekeeping systems.
• Adaptability, flexibility and a willingness to work in a changing environment
• Ability to work occasional evening or weekend hours and/or occasional travel
• This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity, and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University

To Apply For This Position:

Campbell University is unable to accept paper or email applications. IMPORTANT: A cover letter, CV or resume, and contact information for three professional references are requested as part of the application process. Applications without these attachments may be considered incomplete. If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at 910-893-1256 or email employment@campbell.edu . Campbell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.

Employees and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.

Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting Human Resources at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours.