Senior Payroll Accountant
Controllers Transactional Services, Rose Hill
Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.  

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 safe and sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Payroll Manager, the Senior Payroll Accountant will support the Manager in research, analysis, and reporting activities. The role also has a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Associate Controller for 403B audit work and various projects.

Essential Functions         

• Reviews payroll processes, creates efficiencies, and backs up the processing of biweekly payroll.
• Creates, reviews, and reconciles payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Analyzes tax data to assist in business decisions on processes, including Grad Student and NRA tax situations. Bridges gap between NRA process and payroll services.
• Reviews, manages, streamlines, and documents payroll processes and implements and communicates changes to upper management.
• Assists with 403B audit, payroll bank reconciliation, and year-end payroll activities.
• Processes and reconciles manual check requests, stop and reissues, and special payments.
• Monitors and follows up on unclaimed property.
• Collaborates with IT teams for upgrades, testing, and process improvement.
• Oversees responses to payroll-related inquiries from employees and resolves any payroll discrepancies or issues.

Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities   
May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience         

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting/HR/Payroll.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills       

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and BI Reporting Skills.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Initiative to implement changes and curiosity to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and work within deadlines.
• Ability to build successful relationships with various stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout the University.
• Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Team player, as well as having the ability to work independently and willingness to take on challenges.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Banner ERP experience.

Minimum Starting Salary: $75,000
Maximum Starting Salary: $85,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/12423 

ABOUT FORDHAM
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools.  It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories