Central State University
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Central State University . Posting Number 0801767 Classification Title:
Payroll Specialist . Department: Payroll Department. Contact Email: tbanks2@centralstate.edu. Job Summary/Basic Function: Responsible for the processing and timely delivery of assigned payrolls. This position uses an understanding of the University's in-house payroll system to accurately pay employees in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rules and regulations. The Payroll Specialist helps to assure proper tax treatment, accounting, and disposition of withholdings such as taxes, deductions for benefits, charitable contributions, retirement contributions, other savings, etc. This position exercises independent judgment and discretion in planning and carrying out the details of work procedures and methods.
Responsibilities
Ensures payrolls are processed in a timely and accurate manner
Reviews Personnel Action Forms to verify correct data entry
Reviews all employee direct deposit information; maintains accurate payroll records and employee files, including the manual check log
Prepares various labor distribution postings for review by the Disbursement Manager
Prepares reports on monthly leave balances and accruals
Handles all garnishments, deductions, and paid time off accruals
Reviews the accuracy of payroll deductions to payroll output documents
Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
Prepares required and assigned reports by compiling, researching, and analyzing data and performing monthly and annual reconciliations
Contributes to the overall success of the Controller's Office by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned, acting as a back-up for other positions as needed, maintaining high levels of accuracy, maintaining a professional demeanor and appropriate levels of confidentiality, and providing excellent customer service
Calculates adjustments for back pay, adjusts deferred pay for faculty beginning or leaving during the academic year, and calculates pro-rated pay for Per Course or Graduate Assistants that terminate or begin work mid-semester, and processes all labor redistributions for assigned payrolls
Coordinates with Human Resources for proper benefit and deduction set-up, verifies and processes unused vacation and sick leave payouts, and terminates all payroll deductions for retiring and terminating employees
Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Must be hands-on, organized, detail-oriented, accurate and have strong multi-tasking skills
Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers, with great customer service
Ability to work independently and within a group
Proficiency in MS Office with working knowledge of Excel
Experience with payroll outsourcing, ADP preferred, and Time and Expense systems, Ellucian Banner Software
FPC or CPP certification a plus
Minimum Qualifications
Associate\'s or Bachelor\'s Degree in Business, Accounting or equivalent work experience
Five to eight (5 to 8) years of experience in payroll processing and tax filings
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Date: 09/11/2025 | Closing Date: Open Until Filled | Special Instructions to Applicants: Position Category - Staff: Monthly (Exempt). Budgeted Annual Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Accounting
Beavercreek, OH | $65,000.00-$80,000.00
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Join to apply for the
Payroll Specialist
role at
Central State University . Posting Number 0801767 Classification Title:
Payroll Specialist . Department: Payroll Department. Contact Email: tbanks2@centralstate.edu. Job Summary/Basic Function: Responsible for the processing and timely delivery of assigned payrolls. This position uses an understanding of the University's in-house payroll system to accurately pay employees in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rules and regulations. The Payroll Specialist helps to assure proper tax treatment, accounting, and disposition of withholdings such as taxes, deductions for benefits, charitable contributions, retirement contributions, other savings, etc. This position exercises independent judgment and discretion in planning and carrying out the details of work procedures and methods.
Responsibilities
Ensures payrolls are processed in a timely and accurate manner
Reviews Personnel Action Forms to verify correct data entry
Reviews all employee direct deposit information; maintains accurate payroll records and employee files, including the manual check log
Prepares various labor distribution postings for review by the Disbursement Manager
Prepares reports on monthly leave balances and accruals
Handles all garnishments, deductions, and paid time off accruals
Reviews the accuracy of payroll deductions to payroll output documents
Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
Prepares required and assigned reports by compiling, researching, and analyzing data and performing monthly and annual reconciliations
Contributes to the overall success of the Controller's Office by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned, acting as a back-up for other positions as needed, maintaining high levels of accuracy, maintaining a professional demeanor and appropriate levels of confidentiality, and providing excellent customer service
Calculates adjustments for back pay, adjusts deferred pay for faculty beginning or leaving during the academic year, and calculates pro-rated pay for Per Course or Graduate Assistants that terminate or begin work mid-semester, and processes all labor redistributions for assigned payrolls
Coordinates with Human Resources for proper benefit and deduction set-up, verifies and processes unused vacation and sick leave payouts, and terminates all payroll deductions for retiring and terminating employees
Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Must be hands-on, organized, detail-oriented, accurate and have strong multi-tasking skills
Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers, with great customer service
Ability to work independently and within a group
Proficiency in MS Office with working knowledge of Excel
Experience with payroll outsourcing, ADP preferred, and Time and Expense systems, Ellucian Banner Software
FPC or CPP certification a plus
Minimum Qualifications
Associate\'s or Bachelor\'s Degree in Business, Accounting or equivalent work experience
Five to eight (5 to 8) years of experience in payroll processing and tax filings
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Date: 09/11/2025 | Closing Date: Open Until Filled | Special Instructions to Applicants: Position Category - Staff: Monthly (Exempt). Budgeted Annual Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Accounting
Beavercreek, OH | $65,000.00-$80,000.00
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