Description/Job Summary

Payroll Clerk II is the intermediate level of clerical-accounting payroll work with the Payroll Department

Responsibilities/Duties

Analyze, process, and maintain all payroll adjustments, leave payouts and corrections.

Audits and controls time-payment data submitted by departments and ensures accuracy and eligibility of the entries by applying knowledge of law, regulations and payroll policies.

and procedures.

Verifies output of file maintenance and payroll processing runs to ensure that individual pay records are accurate and takes corrective actions where necessary.

Communicates with agencies to provide guidance regarding payroll-related problems, corrections, or procedural issues.

Maintains retrievable files of source documents to provide history for audit trials.

May assist in training lower-level payroll clerks on required procedures.

Other duties as assigned to assist in the completion of the payroll/human resources functions.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma

2-3 years minimum payroll experience.

Experience with in FMIS and Banner

familiar with numerous deductions and other earnings, understand the rules under which these deductions and earnings are permitted and their effect on withholding tax computations and on wages.

Independent judgment in resolving complex issues; knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines. Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, people-oriented environment.

Demonstrated proficiency with computers and software

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resource Management, Accounting, or related field. Experience working in a Higher Education Human Resource position is preferred.

Banner system and implementation.

4 years payroll experience.

Knowledge of COMAR Policies and Procedures