Payroll Technician Position Available In Shelby, Alabama

Payroll Technician
Position Information Posting Number

S1500702

Job Title Payroll Technician
Position Number O01730
Division Business Affairs/Treasurer

• BAF
  Department Accounting
  FLSA Non-Exempt
  Salary Grade 112
  Salary Classification Classified
  Annual Salary Range $32,265
• 43,020
  Hourly Salary Range $15.51
• $20.

68
Employment Status Full Time 12 Mos Regular
General Description The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of record keeping and payroll processing activities. Compute wages and overtime payments, calculate and record payroll deductions, process requests for paycheck adjustments, and process terminations. Essential Job Duties Process and balance monthly and bi-weekly payroll for faculty, staff, temporary staff, students, and summer school employees.
Review computer generated payroll reports to ensure the accuracy of each employee’s payroll.
Establish and maintain computer database information on the Banner system for employees, including setup of new job information for employees and review and input changes regarding pay rates, status change, benefits and deductions.
Process job-ship and work study student personnel action forms for all departments. Compile the required documentation for all student employees.
Disseminate payroll, ensuring timely and accurate deposits of pay and distribution of checks and pay statements.
Upload all monthly and biweekly payroll direct deposit files to bank; also process and upload positive pay payroll files to bank.
Verify leave balances for employees in FMLA status.
Request and process garnishments and child support checks including logging payment information for employee backup information.
Maintain log of check and direct deposit numbers.
Maintain time and leave approval queues.
Prepare standard reports as required.
Produce payroll transfer memos to Payroll Manager.
Process and remit payroll taxes in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Assure records are organized and processed in the appropriate length of time as prescribed by the Alabama State Records Commission.
Provide courteous, accurate information to the campus community and to the public concerning all areas of the Business Office.
Maintain professional relationships with employees.
Provide payroll information to various areas of the University.
Provide customer service for staff, faculty, and students.
Assist with maintaining Payroll Procedures Manual.
Provide backup to the Payroll Manager. Additional Duties Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all-inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. The individual holding this position will serve as a representative of the University and, as such, shall promote a positive impression by demonstrating a collegial and professional customer-service approach at all times. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Payroll concepts, practices and procedures
Knowledge of office procedures and policies
Knowledge of and ability to operate office equipment
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel programs
Knowledge of and ability to work in Banner
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to prioritize and effective time scheduling to meet payroll deadlines
Ability to solve problems and use sound judgment. Education and Experience High school/GED
Education substituted for experience?

Yes This position requires:

3 years of related experience. Experience substituted for education? Yes Licenses, Certification or Registrations Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:
Fundamental Payroll Certification Environmental Working Conditions Indoor
Travel Requirements None

Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Physical Requirements Sitting:

Up to 2/3 of the time; using hands: Over 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms: Up to 2/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: Under 1/3 of the time; talking or hearing: Up to 2/3 of the time.

This position requires lifting:

Up to 10 pounds: Over 2/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds: Under 1/3 of the time. This position has the following special vision requirements:

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and
  analyzing data and figures; transcribing; and/or viewing a computer terminal.

Open Date 05/08/2025
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Statement The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants. EEO Statement UM is an EO/Veterans/Disability Institution