Specialist, Payroll (PT)

St. Louis Community College - St. Louis, MO

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

St. Louis, MO

Educational Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at St. Louis Community College (STLCC) plays a crucial role in the Controller's Office, focusing on the comprehensive management of payroll functions. This part-time position is designed for individuals who are detail-oriented and possess a strong understanding of payroll processes. The specialist will be responsible for reviewing documents and processing accounts related to payroll, ensuring that all payroll functions are executed efficiently and accurately. This includes maintaining payroll accounts, creating related reports, and ensuring timely payroll payment for employees. In this role, the Payroll Specialist will review and process insurance benefits applications, ensuring that all documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with relevant policies and procedures. The specialist will also balance and control earnings and deduction totals, audit subsidiary ledgers to ensure they align with the general ledger, and prepare and file necessary tax reports. Additionally, the specialist will process new hires into the payroll system, determine and correct any out-of-balance conditions, and analyze, record, and tabulate payroll and insurance transactions. Coordination of payments to outside contractors and monitoring city residency and work location for all employees are also key responsibilities. The role may include maintaining W-2 forms and pay stubs for all employees, along with any additional duties as assigned. STLCC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and values diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce. The college offers a supportive atmosphere for employees, encouraging professional growth and development through various educational opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Overall, the Payroll Specialist position is integral to the financial operations of STLCC, ensuring that payroll processes are handled with precision and care, contributing to the college's mission of empowering students and serving the community.

Responsibilities

• Review and process insurance benefits applications and related documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with all relevant policies and procedures
• Balance and control earnings and deduction totals
• Audit subsidiary ledgers that balance with the general ledger to support financial reports
• Prepare and file tax reports
• Process new hires into the payroll system
• Determine and correct out-of-balance conditions
• Analyze, record, and tabulate payroll and insurance transactions
• Coordinate the payments to outside contractors
• Monitor and verify city residency and work location for all employees
• Maintain W-2 and pay stubs for all employees
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma with 3 - 5 years of related experience
• Certification from the relevant authority or other licensing or certification may be required

Nice-to-haves

• Associate degree in Business Administration, General Accounting, or a related field with a minimum of two (2) years of experience
• Banner experience and accounting knowledge of the general ledger preferred

Benefits

• 100% match on your contribution to retirement
• Two health insurance plan options at no cost to the employee
• Low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit
• Low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, ST LT disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents
• Tuition reimbursement for other institutions after 6 months of service
• Annual professional development allotment
• Generous time off package including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options
• Paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year
• Access to an employee assistance program (EAP) for employees and their households