Drexel University

Payroll Accountant


Pay$71230.00 / year
LocationPhiladelphia/Pennsylvania
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 504855
      Employer Industry: Higher Education

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary up to $71,230 per year
      - Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
      - Work remotely from anywhere
      - Supportive and collaborative work environment
      - Chance to contribute to the accuracy and efficiency of payroll processes

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Review payment submissions for completeness and accuracy, including salary differentials and payroll reconciliations
      - Assist with departmental inquiries and ticketing queues, responding to employee questions in a timely manner
      - Determine necessary payroll actions based on departmental submissions and verify personnel/job changes
      - Coordinate with HRIS and the university community to ensure timely payroll input and resolve discrepancies
      - Setup and maintain tax withholding and direct deposit accounts, while identifying and addressing incorrect payments

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
      - 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in payroll or accounting
      - Working knowledge of wage and hour regulations and payroll tax withholdings
      - Proficiency in payroll software and intermediate skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook
      - Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification

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  • About the company

      Drexel offers a variety of educational and employment opportunities to students through study and internship programs in Europe, Asia and Latin America, and the co-operative education ("co-op") program. The only mandatory co-op in Pennsylvania and one ...