Payroll Coordinator

About Raritan Valley Community College:

Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

Job Description:

Raritan Valley Community College has an anticipated opening for Payroll Coordinator. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Coordinator will perform tasks vital to the payroll fiscal operation of Raritan Valley Community College.

Essential Duties:

• Serve as payroll subject matter expert responsible for assisting the Payroll Manager in processing the bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls, including upload of direct deposit file, remittance of payroll taxes and other deductions. Adhering to strict processing deadline schedules.
• Maintain internal controls with regard to the payroll proof processes, demonstrating analytical problem-solving skills.
• Primary back up to the Payroll Manager for federal and state reporting and compliance reports.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for payroll related clearing accounts.
• Assist in the payroll testing of upgrades, implementations and enhancements
• Assist the with the preparation of year end audit schedules and analyses.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with our Human Resources, Benefits, and Technology Services teams.
• Assist with ad hoc analyses and reconciliations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance.

Minimum 3 years of experience processing payroll and reconciliations required.

Thorough understanding of the use of computers in financial recordkeeping required.

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of word processing (Microsoft Word), electronic spreadsheet (Excel) and database query (Access or Argos) software are required.

Incumbent must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of information, exhibit careful attention to detail and display mature judgment.

Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Payroll Professional Certification

Experience in a Banner client-server environment, preferred.

Previous experience in higher education.

Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package. To review eligible health, wellness and benefits offered, click on the following link and scroll down: https://www.raritanval.edu/general-information/human-resources

For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.