Job Details

Job Requisition:
JR101143 Payroll Accountant (Open)

Job Posting Title:
Payroll Accountant

Department:
CC00453 WM001 | WMUO | Payroll

Job Family:
Staff - Administrative & Office Support

Worker Sub-Type:
Regular (benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:
William & Mary

Primary Job Posting Location:
William & Mary

Job Description Summary:
The Payroll Accountant is responsible for payroll transactions and providing excellent customer service to employees. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Accountant maintains an accurate accounting of payments by making various journal entries related to payroll processing. Performs complex vendor account reconciliations from payroll activities.

Job Description:

• Computes earnings, withholdings, miscellaneous deductions and related payrollinformation.
• Verifies the accuracy of completed forms, ensures the authorized deductions are madefrom employee paychecks and disbursed to the proper agencies and/or companies.
• Performs validation of the semi-monthly payroll and generates pay rollrosters, to showeach payee, their with-holdings, retirement, benefits, wages, dues, and relatedinformation.
• Reconciles payroll and benefit expenditures and conduct financial reporting.

Additional Job Description:

Salary: Up to $48,500 commensurate with experience.

Job Profile:
JP0091 - Administrative & Office Specialist III - Nonexempt - Salary - S06

Qualifications:
BS - Accounting, Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Processing: Manage and oversee all aspects of payroll processing, including calculating wages, deductions, and issuing paychecks or direct deposits.
2

Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee time sheets, salary statements, and payroll files.
2

Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including tax withholdings and reporting requirements.
2

Reporting: Prepare and submit payroll reports to management and government entities, such as IRS forms.
2

Collaboration: Work closely with HR and finance departments to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure accurate employee records.
2

System Management: Utilize payroll software systems to streamline payroll processes and maintain accurate records.
2

Compensation Grade:
S06

Recruiting Start Date:
2025-11-16

Review Date:
2026-01-05

Position Restrictions:

EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor's ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.