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Position Title:

Senior Accountant and Payroll Specialist Department:

Administration and Finance Reports To:

Controller and Director of Human Resources Employment Type:

Full-time, 12 month

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant and Payroll Specialist works within the Administration and Finance Office, and is responsible for accurate and timely administration of the College payroll processing and reporting, bank and general reconciliations, financial reporting, payroll-related compliance, audit compliance and other duties to further the mission of the College.

ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and researches and resolves discrepancies. Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules as directed by the Controller. Performs general ledger account analysis and reconciliations and prepares adjusting journal entries as necessary. Assists with month-end and year-end closing procedures. Assists with preparation of schedules and supporting documentation for the annual financial audit. Assists the Controller with other accounting, reporting, and financial projects as assigned.

PAYROLL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes accurate and timely payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including review of time records, earnings, deductions, taxes, benefit elections, and payroll adjustments. Prepares and posts payroll journal entries, reconciles payroll activity to the general ledger, and completes payroll close procedures. Calculates and remits payroll-related liabilities, including federal and state taxes, garnishments, retirement contributions, benefit deductions, and other required payments. Prepares and files required federal, state, and local payroll tax returns and reports, including quarterly and annual filings and Forms W-2. Reconciles payroll-related liability accounts, including taxes, retirement contributions, garnishments, and benefit deductions. Prepares payroll schedules, accruals, fringe benefit calculations, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for financial audits. Administers payroll-related functions of the College's Section 125 Cafeteria Plan, including medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Administers payroll functions within the College's timekeeping system and ensures approved time records are received by established payroll deadlines. Maintains employee leave balances and payroll-related leave records and coordinates discrepancies with Human Resources. Enters and maintains authorized salary, contract, deduction, and other payroll information in Jenzabar. Serves as a primary resource for employee payroll inquiries and researches and resolves payroll discrepancies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field with two years payroll experience General accounting knowledge, required Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Jenzabar preferred Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Must have the ability to work confidentially with discretion. This is an on-site position that may require work outside of normal business hours during payroll processing, audits, year-end reporting, and other high-volume periods. Why Join Culver-Stockton College? Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement matching. Tuition remission and tuition exchange opportunities. Access to fitness and wellness center facilities. Supportive, collaborative work environment with a commitment to professional development. Generous Vacation and Sick Policy.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials to Culver-Stockton College, Human Resources, One College Hill, Canton, MO 63435 . Electronic submissions are highly encouraged and can be sent to humanresources@culver.edu . Cover Letter Resume Contact Information for Three Professional References