Payroll Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Payroll Accountant

DEPT: Business Office

REPORTS TO: Controller

FLSA: Non-Exempt

SALARY: $43,000 - $50,000

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for all aspects of Payroll processing for Heritage University, ensuring compliance with
federal and state requirements, along with university policies. This individual must be self-motivated, able to
work unsupervised, and able to communicate with a variety of individuals in a confidential and professional
manner. This individual will be required to perform accurate and detailed work in a busy environment that has
pressure of deadlines and large workloads. Performs all aspects of payroll processing including, but not limited to,
data input, calculating payments, producing checks, processing benefits & fringes, taxes, quarterly reports, and
yearly reporting including W-2’s and 1095’s.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Represents Heritage University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current
students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interact effectively with a diverse group of
faculty, staff, students, and other customers of our services, learn and use operating practices of the
department and Heritage University.

2. Upholds the Heritage University Mission Statement.

3. Handles confidential information with tact, discretion and in compliance with FERPA and HIPPA

regulations.

medical, dental, and vision insurance, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plans, FSA, and
miscellaneous payroll deductions.

5. Responsible for preparing, balancing, and submitting all employee voluntary and involuntary deductions

to both Accounts Payable and the corresponding providers.

6. Process and inputs all vacation, sick and personal hours each month and computes all vacation accruals
for year end.

7. Maintains long-distance codes and departmental allocation updates.

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8. Works closely with the Director of Human Resources on issues related to salary, benefits, and
miscellaneous payroll issues.

9. General Ledger accounting knowledge, vacation and benefit accruals, and budgeting processes knowledge
helpful.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

A. Knowledge: 2 years of experience in a related position to acquire a general knowledge of the
accepted clerical accounting practices involved in verifying, preparing and processing of payrolls.
Associate degree in accounting or business preferred; or an equivalent combination of relevant
education and/or experience.

B. Skills: Competency in spreadsheet (excel) and word processing with strong background in

computer entry with an emphasis in accounting. Strong business office skills including written
and oral communication. Ability to interact in a professional manner with employees, students,
vendors, and other interdepartmental personnel. Must be able to work well with others in a
team environment.

C. Abilities: Individual must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Must be able

to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Must be able to communicate effectively by phone,
email, and in person. Requires use of computer and keyboard and long periods of sitting.

BENEFIT PACKAGE (benefit eligible is at least .75 FTE):

• Health Benefits – medical, vision, prescription, and dental

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Qualified candidates may submit application material to: HumanResources@heritage.edu or
Heritage University Office of Human Resources 3240 Fort Road Toppenish, WA 98948

Heritage University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving

a diverse workforce and complying with all Federal and State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding
non-discrimination and affirmative action

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