Posting Number SF01789
Job Title Assistant Manager, Payroll Office (2 Positions)
Position Number 106968 & 108812
FTE 1.00
FLSA Exempt
Position Type Professional Staff
Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 10
Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $55,761 - $84,216
Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Payroll Office
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location Kingston
Grant Funded No
Extension Contingency Notes
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Supervise the daily operations and functions of a payroll office including, but not limited to, internal payroll, and/or state payroll, payroll distribution and payroll adjustments.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise the overall flow of internal data (student and temporary employees) and state payroll data through the University’s internal and state payroll system to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established University, State and Federal policies and procedures.
Assist in the processing of payroll adjustments through the University’s internal payroll system to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established University, State and Federal policies and procedures.
Assist with the processing for exceptions and reconciling items such as, rejected or suspense items and procedures relating to return checks and corrections to previously posted items. Audit contract and hourly payments.
Provide support to ensure PeopleSoft internal payroll application is working effectively, participate as functional user in testing for upgrades, updates, and implementation of new functionality.
Assist with the processing of State payroll when needed.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Keep abreast of legislative changes in Department of Labor, INS, and IRS rules.
Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers and printers; query, and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.
Required QualificationsREQUIRED:
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Minimum two years professional experience in an accounting, human resources or payroll office.
3. Demonstrated experience in payroll and payroll processing.
4. Demonstrated computer skills (i.e., spreadsheet, database management, query, and word processing).
5. Demonstrated analytical skills.
6. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
7. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team player.
9. Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities.
10. Demonstrated ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules, and regulations and to communicate the interpretation to others.
11. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred QualificationsPREFERRED:
1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
2. Demonstrated experience with Foreign Tax Compliance reporting.
3. Demonstrated supervisory experience.
4. Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft or Oracle ERP systems.
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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.
Environmental ConditionsThis position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 05/28/2024
Closing Date
Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) “Other Document-References” – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13415
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