Payroll Coordinator

College of Charleston
  • Charleston, SC
  • $46,206–$50,000 Per Year
8 days ago

Job Description

Payroll Coordinator

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

  • Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background and credit check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title Payroll Coordinator Position Type Classified Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration Non-Faculty Pay Band GEN08 Level Department Budgeting and Payroll Services Job Purpose

Under limited supervision, Payroll Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the general administration and support activities of the Payroll Office. This job function includes supporting the processing of all paycheck disbursement related activities, including but not limited to time sheet management and auditing, data entry, scanning of documentation, disbursement of paychecks. Functions also include overseeing of the safeguarding and distribution of payroll checks and providing general customer service through telephone, email, in- person inquiries, and the preparation of general ledger reconciliation, payroll reports and other data files This position also supports the Payroll Director and Assistant Payroll Director as needed, during payroll processing.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or management preferred. Two years of payroll, accounting, or finance related experience. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills. The ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff as well as peers and management. Strong analytical, research and technical skills, and the ability to identify and resolve multifaceted payroll problems. Detail oriented, with strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills required. Ability to establish priorities, organize workflow, manage multiple tasks and projects, follow-up, and meet deadlines. Ability to manage and maintain confidentiality of records and information.

Additional Comments Regarding Position Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

  • Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background and credit check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary *$46,206 - $50,000 Posting Date 10/02/2026 Closing Date 10/19/2026 Benefits

  • Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
  • Retirement
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free CARTA Bus Service
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Full Benefits Package - Click Here

Open Until Filled No Posting Number 2026156

Numbers & Facts

LocationCharleston, SC
Salary$46,206–$50,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Auditingunmatched
  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Data Entryunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Disbursementsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Faculty Administrationunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Payroll Accountingunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • Payroll Forms and Checksunmatched
  • Payroll Managementunmatched
  • Payroll Software/Servicesunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Research Skillsunmatched
  • Technical Researchunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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