St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Payroll

DEPARTMENT: Business Services SITE: DO

SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P   GRADE: B

BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible supervisory work in directing the preparation and processing of college payrolls.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

v      Supervises and participates in the preparation and processing of college payrolls.

v      Supervises the staff involved in payroll certification, preparing payroll related reports and maintaining payroll records for all college employees.

v      Assists employees of the college by answering questions relating to payroll and related information.

v      Works with department budget supervisors and assists them in resolving problems. Explains Federal or State requirements and payroll laws.

v      Performs or supervises the balancing of payroll records to accounting records.

v      Prepares and supervises the preparation of payroll tax reports and statistical data. Prepares special reports and data as requested

v      Coordinates payroll program changes with Data Systems staff.

v      Establishes and monitors payroll processing procedures.

v      Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or in the business field. Experience in payroll accounting.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Three (3) years experience in accounting or auditing. Experience in higher education payroll accounting is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of computerized accounting practices and procedures. Knowledge of payroll accounting. Knowledge of the college's procedures, Federal and State laws relating to payrolls. Knowledge of auditing practices. Ability to analyze and maintain complex computerized accounting records. Ability to prepare accounting reports. Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff. Computer and calculator skills. Supervisory skills. Verbal and written communications skills. Mathematics skills.

Revised: 09/2006