Payroll Director
Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: SPOKANE, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Part Time
JOB SUMMARY:
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<td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">The Payroll Director is responsible for the compliance, management, administration, accuracy, and timeliness of Gonzaga University’s payrolls. This position coordinates and provides leadership for the University’s payroll services including: tax, garnishments, reconciliations, controls, cycle balancing, check distribution, time and attendance, etc. This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls that will ensure that payrolls and assets are adequately safeguarded.<BR><BR>The Payroll Director demonstrates in-depth knowledge of payroll laws and regulations, and serves as a resource for management in relation to payroll services. This position also assists in executing strategies to improve efficiency and customer service in support of institutional effectiveness.<BR><BR>Supervises payroll staff, participates in long-term planning, identifies areas for improvement, and tracks the efficiency of payroll functions.<BR><BR>Manages and guarantees semi-monthly disbursement of multi-state payroll, including garnishments, taxes, and benefits consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws and tax regulations.<BR><BR>Critically reviews and analyzes current payroll, benefits and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations.<BR><BR>Researches and analyzes products to enhance GU payroll processes and performance.<BR><BR>Develops and maintains processes to insure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and the University’s Policies and Procedures.<BR><BR>Coordinates and assists in providing community training concerning current and new processes and procedures.<BR><BR>Maintains Ellucian Banner HR rule and validation forms for earnings and deduction rules/codes and Finance feed rules.<BR><BR>Ensures interfaces in process flow and accuracy between HR system, Finance and Financial Aid to ensure accurate general ledger/financial aid posting activities.<BR><BR>Prepares/reviews reconciliations of benefit premiums and payroll deductions such as garnishments, child support orders and miscellaneous deductions from employee payroll. Oversees data transfer processes for payroll direct deposit and pension files.<BR><BR>Prepares/reviews state and federal quarterly and annual tax returns pertaining to payroll. Oversees monitoring of taxable income to non-resident alien students and non-student constituents of the University for appropriate tax reporting.<BR><BR>Assists in preparation of the University’s annual audit, 990 tax return, 403(b) audit and internal control audits.<BR><BR>Performs other duties as assigned in support of Gonzaga’s mission.<BR><BR>FOR A FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION AND TO APPLY: please visit our website at www.gonzaga.peopleadmin.com and apply on-line. Position is open until filled. Questions? Call 509-313-5996. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply.</font></td>
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