Payroll Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Payroll Assistant Posting Number S01426P Type of Appointment FTF; Full-Time Fixed Posting Category Office/Paraprofessional

Funding Information

MSU Salary Grade 550 Salary Range for Job Posting $18.74

Recruitment Recommendations

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position 07/01/2026 Open Date 06/12/2026 Close Date 06/26/2026 Open Until Filled No

Position details

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The department of Accounting & Financial Services at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as a Payroll Assistant. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities. Morehead State University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Payroll Assistant provides support to the Payroll Manager and the Payroll Specialist. The position requires respect for confidentiality, computer skills, a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or an associate degree with a minimum of two years of experience in payroll, tax or accounting/financial position. Must have excellent people skills and be proficient in oral and written communications, exercise good judgment, must accept responsibility and perform duties in an atmosphere of team-like cooperation. Excellent computer skills are required and extensive experience with word processing and spreadsheet software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Payroll experience in a university environment. A working knowledge of computerized payroll and payroll laws.

SPONSORSHIP: This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.

Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students. To apply, visit: https://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, resume, and the name and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin after the close date and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by June 26, 2026. Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Shayla Dunn, the search committee chair, at s.dunn@moreheadstate.edu for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Organizational Relationships

The Payroll Assistant reports to the Payroll Manager. This position interacts with administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Will have occasional contact with outside agencies.

Physical Requirements Working Conditions

The Payroll Assistant works in a highly productive office and must work efficiently under pressure due to various deadlines. Deadline pressures require a well-developed sense of teamwork and common purpose. This position calls for initiative, good judgment, and a high degree of responsibility. By nature of the responsibilities of the office, the Payroll Assistant works in an atmosphere, which requires a high level of confidentiality.

Special Information/Instructions to Applicants

Reference Requests

Reference Request Details

Accept References No Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you possess a bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

• • With regard to employment eligibility, will you now or in the future require employer immigration sponsorship in order to work at Morehead State University?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have the legal right to work in the United States? Federal law requires that employers hire only individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the United States. In compliance with such laws, MSU will verify the status of every individual offered employment and all offers of employment are subject to verification of the applicant's identity and employment authorization. It will be necessary for you to submit such documents as required by law to verify your identification and employment authorization.

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
• Name & Contact Information for 3 References
• Name & Contact Information for 5 References

Optional Documents

• Additional Support Document #1
• Additional Support Document #2
• Additional Support Document #3