Payroll clerk senior

• 60% Review and process workday actions, student employment forms, W-4 cards, bank forms and benefit forms. Enter miscellaneous data in the payroll system including retirements, tax exemptions, voluntary deductions and garnishments. Review and maintain paysheets. Calculate retro pays and overrides to ensure correct information generates on the payroll register.
• 20% Review calculated payroll registers to check overridden amounts, computations, and the need for further adjustments.
• 15% Respond to employee questions regarding their pay via phone and at Payroll Window. Assist employees with Workday questions or issues. Review exceptions in Workday and contact employees and managers to resolve. Process timecards. Process agency requests for verification of employment. Calculate over payments, sick leave buybacks, leave accrual payoffs, tax levies, garnishments and complete necessary paperwork.
• 5% Execute other duties associated with the payroll function such as opening and closing office on a rotating basis, filing all forms and reviewing daily audits. Process account code changes.

Additional Position Information:

Education:

Requires 18 months of education or training beyond high school.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a payroll environment or performing and reconciling monetary transactions. Strong customer service skills and the ability to work with the campus community, departments and vendors required. Strong organizational, problem-solving and time management skills required. Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet and computer software. Knowledge of IRS regulations and codes and treaties with the United States preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects.

Working Conditions:

No major sources of working conditions discomfort, standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions, minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems, and/or up to 40% use of PC terminal.

Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on September 16, 2025.

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Compensation: This is a Union position with a salary Grade of SBU-117. Salary determination is subject to the SBU Collective Bargaining Agreement.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

Staff Bargaining Unit

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Sena Jodoin

Email:

[email protected]

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The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our

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State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.

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The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our

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