New Mexico State University
Location
Las Cruces, NM | United States
Job description
499425
Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Staff
Staff Full-time
Closing at: Feb 28 2024 at 23:55 MST
Position Title: Payroll Clerk,Ld
Employee Classification: Payroll Clerk,Ld
College/Division: Administration and Finance
Department: 530400-PAYROLL SERVICES
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable): Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $18.47
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.00
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Summary: Payroll invites applicants to apply for the Payroll Clerk Ld
position.
Classification Summary: Under general supervision, Trains, plans and oversees assignments of subordinates. Reviews progress and evaluates results. Recommends procedure changes. Prepares payroll input to computerized payroll systems. Answers payroll- related questions from employees and supervisors. Assists in preparing payroll checks and with governmental reporting/compliance. May make decisions in absence of the payroll manager.Processes irregular payments, e.g., bonus payments. May maintain records on vacation and sick leave.
Classification Standard Duties: Reviews, analyzes and checks payroll reports for accuracy and makes necessary adjustments or corrections through journal entries or other established procedure; Prepares and conducts training sessions for departmental payroll representatives to explain payroll policies and procedures, state and federal regulations,and laws. Completes appropriate forms to adjust wage/salary account funds or to correct or balance a special situation; Researches, analyzes and resolves very difficult, complex and/or technical problems or questions presented by other workers, faculty, staff, students or outside agency representatives using knowledge of common problems and of entire payroll function; Recommends and participates in the development of new procedures and policies related to payroll operations utilizing knowledge of university, state and federal policies and regulations; Compiles financial, tax and payroll reports for both internal and external purposes; Acts as liaison with staff, faculty, administrators and students in answering questions, providing alternatives and facilitating decision making;; Prepares correspondence of a technical nature pertaining to payroll issues; Coordinates and interacts with federal and state agencies on issues pertaining to employee compensation and deductions; Compiles and analyzes payroll data, makes recommendations and determinations and prepares related reports.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education: High School diploma or GED certificate.; Required Experience: Five (5) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency: Completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.; Required Certification/License:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations and procedures; Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.; SKILLS: Skill in evaluating and analyzing technical payroll activities; Skill in preparing detailed reports; Skill in performing detailed computations.; ABILITIES: Ability to effectively communicate.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
Department Contact: Delia Gonzales, 646-4101,
[email protected] Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
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