Temporary Payroll Specialist - Fort Lauderdale, United States - Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University

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Fort Lauderdale, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Temporary Payroll Specialist:

Job Number: 505699

Work Type:
Temporary

Location:
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida

Department:
FOP-Payroll

Categories:
Accounting, Finance, Budgeting, Auditing, Risk Management, & Payroll

About Us:

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation.

Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more.

NSU cares about the health, welfare and its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status._

Job Title:

Temporary Payroll Specialist
Location:
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Work Type:
Temporary
Job Category:
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range:

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?:

No
Essential Job Functions:
1. Responds to inquiries and resolves discrepancies involving simple to moderately complex financial transactions in a timely manner, requiring a general understanding of workarea policies and procedures.
2. Acts as liaison with other departments, divisions, or organizations.
3. Operates computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
4. Operates 10key calculators and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
5. Debits, credits, and totals accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
6. Checks figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
7. Reconciles or notes and reports discrepancies found in records.
8. Accesses computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
9. Generates reports to ensure timely information is available for management use.
10. Scans and files forms and documents using electronic/manual filing systems to ensure appropriate document retention.
11. Performs general office duties, such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
12. Receives, records, and banks cash, checks, and/or vouchers.
13. Prepares and processes payroll information.
14. Resolves discrepancies in payroll records.
15. Performs payroll calculations, such as retroactive pay, imputed income, garnishments, and/or leave adjustments.
16. Computes deductions for income and social security taxes.
17. Monitors and corrects time and attendance records.
18. Verifies accuracy of tax setup data and resolves errors.
19. Audits and corrects employee data based on tax forms, compensation actions, and government documents.
20. Contacts customers or employees to collect overpayments.
21. Tests programs or databases, corrects errors, and makes necessary modifications.
22. Helps programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs.
23. Assists in developing training materials and procedures, and trains users in the proper use of hardware or software.
24. Complies with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
25. Completes special projects as assigned.
26. Performs other duties as assigned or required

Marginal Job Functions:

Responsible for processing 25% to 30% of the NSU payroll database

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge:
1. General knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel).
2. Basic knowledge of MS Access and/or other database reporting tools.
3. Clerical General knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
4. English Language General knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
5. Customer and Personal Service General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of user satisfaction.
6. Economics and Accounting Working knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data

Skills: