Payroll Technician - Oklahoma State University : Job Details

Position Details

Req ID:

req18956

Position Title:

Payroll Technician

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

AS9341

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Payroll Services

Location Address:

409 Whitehurst

Stillwater, OK, 74078

Hiring Supervisor:

Jennifer Dougherty, Assistant Director of Payroll Services

Hiring Range

(Contingent upon available funding):

18.25 - 22.00, Hourly

Work Schedule:

8-5 Monday-Friday

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Process payroll transactions for OSU and A&Ms as assigned. Adhere to processes and procedures to ensure deadlines are met. Process court ordered deductions. Process overpayment of wages to employees. Prepare and/or process claims for non paycheck payments. Prepare and submit electronic warrant cancellations and related system void. Prepare and/or review payroll transactions as assigned. Report and apply electronic personnel action forms (EPAFs). Communicate issues with payroll management. Communicate with others and respond to employee, departments, and vendor questions.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of professional references with your completed application.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

High School/GED

Four years payroll, accounting, or HR related experience.

Up to two years of post-secondary education may be substituted for up to two years of experience.

Strong data entry skills.

Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team or independently as applicable.

Ability to focus on detail, ensure thoroughness, and maintain strict confidentiality.

Ability to meet and maintain deadlines for payroll processing.

Ability to analyze, solve and make decisions when issues are encountered.

Ability to communicate with a variety of personalities and skill levels.

Ability to recognize when documentation should be created or requested.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize job responsibilities.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously, manage large work volumes, show flexibility, and adapt easily to change.

Preferred Qualifications:

Vocational/Technical training relation to payroll.

At least four years of experience related to processing a large payroll especially in a Higher Education environment.

Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret legal and/or court documents.

Excellent computer skills including Excel.

Working knowledge of Banner payroll software.

Ability to manually calculate payroll checks.

Understanding of pre/post tax deductions.

Process payrolls of up to 1,000 employees.

Knowledge of Court Ordered deductions.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.