Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant

Salary

$50,680.00 - $68,169.00 Annually

Location

Lawson - Birmingham, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

07876

College/Division

LAWSON-601040-Fiscal Management

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

5/25/2026 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Lawson State Community College

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Position Summary

The Accountant reports directly to the Director of Accounting. This position performs a broad array of professional accounting duties and all duties associated with payroll processing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles and methods and ability to apply and adapt established methods to varied account transactions.
• Prepares complete and accurate accounting reports and statements of moderate difficulty.
• Performs detailed work involving written or numerical data and makes mathematical computations rapidly and accurately.
• Inputs and posts accounting data to general ledger accounts from subsidiary record and other sources.
• Makes adjustment journal vouchers and verifies for correct application of accounting principles and mathematical accuracy.
• Assists in the development of new methods and procedures for the operation of accounting department.
• Conducts special surveys of institutional fiscal operations for use in preparing budgets or controlling expenditures; prepare reports of such surveys for managerial decision making.
• Assists in preparation of annual budget, prepares reports for and advises department heads on available budgets.
• Prepares payroll based on authorized payroll reports and approved leave records.
• Prepares annual employee Earnings Statements and Employer Provided Health Insurance Offer Statements (W-2 and 1095-C).
• Maintains personnel and payroll files with documentation for all audits and legal requests.
• Informs the Director of Accounting of discrepancies in payroll reporting and resolves problems before printing payroll checks.
• Manages the unemployment claims by responding promptly to inquiries from the unemployment office.
• Assists employees in completion of forms required for payroll deductions.
• Secures documents as listed in the Personnel Procedures Manual from supervisors and employees to support the payroll file.
• Collects monthly payroll reports from supervisors and verifies available leave for absences reported during the current pay period.
• Maintains accurate records of leave benefits for all employees.
• Serves as the liaison between TRS/PEEHIP and the College.
• Prepares and submits payroll data for monthly, quarterly, and annually reporting to local, state, and federal government agencies.
• Prepares and processes payroll direct deposits and check payments.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll reconciliations.
• Process payments for payroll deductions to appropriate vendors.
• Prepare a yearly personnel budget.
• Serves on various college committees as assigned.
• Assists in the registration process.
• Assists with the fiscal year-end closing and annual external audit.
• Cross-trains in other positions within the Administrative and Fiscal Services Division.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor's Degree with a major in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field from a regionally accredited university and one year of related work experience OR a Bachelor's Degree in an unrelated field of study coupled with two years of related work experience in accounting, finance, business or related work experience. Experience in a college or university setting is preferred.
• Experience with a computerized automated accounting system; Ellucian (Banner) experience preferred.
• Knowledge of standard accounting policies, procedures, regulations, general accounting principles, mathematics, and the ability to analyze and problem solve.

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:

None

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, work well under pressure, and multi-task
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize under minimal supervision.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 or at humanresources@lawsonstate.edu. All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.

A complete application packet consists of:

• A cover letter
• An Online application
• A current resume
• A copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred.

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the Colleges prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

8 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20+ 16 hours per month

(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

260

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours

(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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Salary Acknowledgment -Faculty I acknowledge that this position has an established salary range and that initial salary placement will not exceed the maximum. Initial salary placement is determined by education, work experience, and grants full (1:1) credit for prior work experience in Alabama public schools, colleges, and adult education programs, and one-half (2:1) credit for related full-time experience outside of Alabama public education. Faculty appointments are for nine (9) months, with a potential three (3)-month summer appointment based on enrollment.

• YES - I have reviewed and understand the salary range and agree to be considered for this position under these terms.
• NO - I have reviewed the salary range, and it does not meet my compensation expectations.

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Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Accounting, Finance, or related field from a regionally accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have Two (2) years of full-time related work experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Bachelors Degree in an unrelated field of study?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have one (1) year of full-time related work experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in a college or university setting?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with a computerized automated accounting system?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have knowledge of standard accounting policies, procedures, regulations, general accounting principles, mathematics and the ability to analyze and problem solve?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with Ellucian Banner Software?

• Yes
• No

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Did you attach the required application materials as listed on the job bulletin, including 1) a current résumé, 2) a cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the required qualifications, 3) copies of appropriate transcript(s) identifying the applicant, date degree conferred, and verifying the minimum degree requirements (NOTE: COPIES OF DIPLOMAS WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT) and 4) copies of applicable licenses and/or certifications if required by the job posting? Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. (You are encouraged to double-check your uploaded items. IF YOU CANNOT ANSWER YES, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE ALL OF THESE MATERIALS UPLOADED.)

• Yes, all required documents are attached.
• No, I did not attach the required documents. I understand that without the required documents attached I will not be eligible for an interview or an offer of employment.

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I understand that I will be contacted through the email I have provided on my application for updates on this position.

• Yes
• No

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