What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Analyst - Norwich University position at Norwich University?
Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by being responsible for the internal payroll system, state and federal compliance reporting and payroll reconciliations.
Hybrid work schedule may be authorized.
Essential Functions
- Maintains Banner payroll for employee support to include back-end updates.
- Maintains current and accurate payroll balance sheet account reconciliations for all payroll transaction such as federal, state and local taxes.
- Prepares and submits all Federal, State, and local monthly, quarterly and annual filings.
- Completes audits related to payroll and retirement such as the Department of Labor, Workers' Compensation and Retirement plan audits.
- Prepares payroll reports.
- Collaborates with HR and Financial Affairs to ensure coordinated payroll practices.
- Assists Human Resources with benefits implementation within internal payroll system.
- Ensures compliance with tax, benefit, and compensation regulations and
- Supports payroll implementations.
- Designs, documents, and implements procedures to streamline payroll processes.
- Manages payroll calendar.
- Assists Controller and Director of Human Resources with projects.
Other Functions
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.
- Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.
- Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups, or other designated bodies as assigned.
- Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software.
- Speaks, reads, and writes in English.
- Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device.
- Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, general business, human resources or related field. Equivalent combination of education and related work experience may substitute for degree.
- 5 years of job of payroll related experience. System implementation experience a plus.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or equivalent a plus.
- Knowledge of state and federal payroll and tax regulations.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook) Experience with Banner a plus.
- Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 15 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus
- Work some evening or weekend hours
- Travel as needed.
Environmental Conditions
- Indoor work at a computer workstation.
- Low level of exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes.
Additional Information:
Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.
