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Payroll Practitioner III
- Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
- Business and Finance
- Business & Finance
- Staff Full Time
- Opening on: Jun 9 2026
- Closing on: Jun 22 2026
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Title: Payroll Practitioner III
Employee Classification: CS
Pay Grade: CS 07
Division: Business and Finance
Subdivision: Controller
Department: Business and Finance
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary
Review, calculate and audit payroll transactions for assigned payrolls.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Calculate per pay amounts over the required number of payments left in the semester for entry in the system.
- Analyze and correct processing errors prior to the transmission of payroll to ensure accurate payments.
- Audit any changes entered in the payroll system.
- Calculate and process retro payments.
- Analyze payroll data received from other departments to determine the necessary steps that ensure an accurate payroll for the University.
- Process off-cycle requests.
- Calculate payouts for severance, sick and vacation.Perform liaison functions with other business offices to facilitate problem solving.
- Provide assistance to faculty and staff member with questions regarding payroll checks.
- Prepare posting information to transfer expenses for all account and appointment changes.
- Works closely with all levels within the organization as needed.
- Perform related Departmental duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
A combination of education and experience typically acquired by completion of a Bachelor''s degree in business administration, accounting or related field.
Three years of previous payroll processing experience within the last 5 years is required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Higher Education is desired
A Certified Payroll Professional is desirable.
Knowledge of Microsoft Access or Crystal report software is desirable.
Special Instructions:
N/A
Appointment Percentage:
100%
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Eastern Michigan University