The Campus
PayrollAccountingSpecialist
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“Payroll Accounting Specialist at The Campus. Skills: Payroll Accounting, Financial processing, Compliance. Assist with the reconciliation of bank statements to the General Ledger (GL). Process imputed income in accordance with established policies”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring accurate financial processing; adherence to regulatory requirements; maintain accurate records; support audits and reporting processes; ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records; ensuring proper taxation and documentation; ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements; ensure consistent compliance and operational efficiency
Industry & Context.
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
May be required to travel, Will be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard, Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally, Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus, Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business, Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds, Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1 to 2 years of Payroll Accounting experience, Ability to obtain Fundamental Payroll Certification within a year of start date, Experience with Microsoft Excel, High School Diploma or equivalent
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, Fundamental Payroll Certification, Experience with Workday and ADP systems
What You'll Do.
Assist with the reconciliation of bank statements to the General Ledger (GL)
Process imputed income in accordance with established policies
Support stipend payments for International Athletes
including assistance with IRS Form 1042-S reporting and related compliance requirements
Manage payroll-related requests submitted through Workday
including entering and maintaining employee tax registrations in ADP and registering the organization with new tax jurisdictions as needed
Process incoming payroll mail
ensuring timely routing
and follow-up as required
and respond to agency notices and tax filing profile change notices within ADP
ensuring compliance with federal
and local regulations
Process W‑2c corrections as needed
ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements
Assist with 1099 and W‑2 review processes
Generate monthly payroll reports and provide information to internal stakeholders as needed
Assist with gathering data and documentation for internal and external audits
quarterly reconciliations
and year-end payroll and accounting processes
Maintain accurate payroll and accounting records
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborates closely with Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, and external agencies; provide support to cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information; Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner; Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University
Full Job Description
The Payroll Accounting Specialist I supports payroll, accounting, and compliance activities by ensuring accurate financial processing and adherence to regulatory requirements. This role collaborates closely with Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, and external agencies to maintain accurate records and support audits and reporting processes. # ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist with the reconciliation of bank statements to the General Ledger (GL) to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records. * Process imputed income in accordance with established policies, ensuring proper taxation and documentation. * Support stipend payments for International Athletes, including assistance with IRS Form 1042-S reporting and related compliance requirements. * Manage payroll-related requests submitted through Workday, including entering and maintaining employee tax registrations in ADP and registering the organization with new tax jurisdictions as needed. * Process incoming payroll mail, ensuring timely routing, documentation, and follow-up as required. * Upload, track, and respond to agency notices and tax filing profile change notices within ADP, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. * Process W‑2c corrections as needed, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements. * Assist with 1099 and W‑2 review processes. * Generate monthly payroll reports and provide information to internal stakeholders as needed. * Assist with gathering data and documentation for internal and external audits, quarterly reconciliations, and year-end payroll and accounting processes. * Maintain accurate payroll and accounting records and provide support to cross-functional teams to ensure consistent compliance and operational efficiency. * Other duties as required * Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. * Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian
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