Payroll Accountant

We invite you to join Portland Community College and our Payroll Department at the Sylvania Campus location. In this position, you will be part of a diverse team of payroll professionals who contribute in many ways to the success of each team member, the Payroll Department, the Financial Services Division and the College community.

In addition, you will handle a broad range of payroll-related accounting, auditing and reconciliation activities in support of accurate and timely payroll processing. You will investigate and analyze system, process or transaction issues for resolution and process improvement recommendations. You will also handle sensitive and confidential information ensuring compliance with College policies, union contract agreements, and State and Federal legal requirements. This work is critical to the ongoing growth and success of the Payroll Department and the Financial Services Division.

These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

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Has a background in GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and applying those principles to payroll processing and audits
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Has a strong background in complex ERP systems
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Has experience developing and preparing comprehensive reports, analyses and forecasting
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Has experience reconciling payroll-related general ledger accounts,payroll taxes and bank reconciliations
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Investigates and resolves complex requests for information, data and reports
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Has experience with Local, State and Federal Tax Compliance Requirements including reconcilin
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Payroll Tax Reports and preparing appropriate filings
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Has strong written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work collaboratively with the Payroll team
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Skill in effectively working with a broad spectrum of employees in coordinating payroll data and actions
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Experience working effectively with diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff
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Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field (relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis).

Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience working in governmental, municipal, fund accounting, or payroll accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

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Experience with Workday and/or ADP SmartComplianc
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  In-depth experience processing large, complex payrolls
High proficiency in Excel and data report writing
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Experience with Workers’ Compensation and 3rd party disability payments
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Familiar with payroll accounting data analytics
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Experience in developing and recommending process improvements and documentation
Certified Payroll Professional
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Experience working with Oregon PERS EDX system
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PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.

View a complete list of PCC benefits.