Director of Payroll and Accounts Payable
Position Title: Director of Payroll and Accounts Payable
Overview:
St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester.
Job Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Controller, this position manages all aspects of the University’s bi-weekly Payroll and the weekly Accounts Payable processes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Payroll Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects and verify the accuracy of the University’s bi-weekly payroll process.
- Enter payroll deductions for new employees and ongoing changes for existing employees.
- Create new jobs for all non-student employees.
- Verify gross to net calculations with each payroll.
- Responsible for the electronic transmission of payroll direct deposit data and Federal and State Tax payments.
- Manage the Flexible Spending Accounts and reconcile various insurance deductions.
- Reconcile and prepare the Federal and State governmental reports.
- Oversee all aspects for the student payroll process.
- Maintain the NYS Unemployment files.
- Works closely with the Human Resources Department to ensure efficient processing of payroll.
Accounts Payable Responsibilities:
- Ensures and verifies the accuracy of payments produced from an Accounts Payable run.
- Oversees the completion of all data input.
- Annually reconcile and prepare the Federal 1099 forms.
- Verify daily that the Open invoices amount equals the AP control account.
Other Responsibilities:
- Responds to inquiries from employees, department managers, Vice Presidents, and vendors.
- Troubleshoot various Banner issues that may arise.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Controller or the VP of Finance and Administration.
Education / Experience:
BS degree in Accounting or Business preferred. 2-3 years minimum directly related experience in Accounting, Payroll, and Accounts Payable. Requires strong analytical, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Must be Customer Service Focused.
Supervision of Employees:
Yes: Payroll Assistant and Accounts Payable Coordinators
Job Type: Full-time
Work Hours: 35 hours week, 12 months
Minimum Number of References Requested: 2
EEO Statement: It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment.
FLSA: Exempt
Salary / Hourly Range: $90,165.00 - $106,000.00 per year
Posting Number: S00638P
Desired Start Date: 11/01/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply:
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
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