Essential Functions: 60% Review and process personnel action forms, student employment forms, W-4 cards, bank forms and benefit forms. Enter miscellaneous data in the payroll system including retirements, tax exemptions, voluntary deductions and garnishments. Review and maintain paysheets. Calculate retro pays and overrides to ensure correct information generates on the payroll register. 20% Review calculated payroll registers to check overridden amounts, computations, and the need for further adjustments. 15% Respond to employee questions regarding their pay via phone and at Payroll Window. Assist employees with Workday questions or issues. Review exceptions in Workday and contact employees and managers to resolve. Process timecards. Process agency requests for verification of employment. Calculate over payments, sick leave buybacks, leave accrual payoffs, tax levies, garnishments and complete necessary paperwork. 5% Execute other duties associated with the payroll function such as opening and closing office on a rotating basis, filing all forms and reviewing daily audits. Process account code changes. Additional Position Information: Education: Requires 18 months of education or training beyond high school. Experience: Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a payroll environment performing general accounting practices and entering of financial records into a database system. Strong customer service skills and the ability to work with the campus community, departments and vendors required. Ability to use calculators, adding machines and computer software packages for generating reports required. Strong organizational, problem-solving and time management skills required. Knowledge of IRS regulations and codes and treaties with the United States preferred. Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet and computer software preferred. Physical Requirements: Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects. Working Conditions: No major sources of working conditions discomfort, standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions, minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems, and/or up to 40% use of PC terminal. Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on September 27, 2024 Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume. Compensation: This is a Union position with a salary Grade of SUB-117. Salary determination is subject to the SBU Collective Bargaining Agreement. FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Non-Exempt) Union Affiliation (if applicable): Staff Bargaining Unit For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed: Sena Jodoin Email: sjodoin@uakron.edu ________________________________________________________________________ Background Check Statement The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search. Non-Discrimination Statement The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. State of Residence Statement It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.