PAYROLL ANALYST

at  Central Michigan University

Provides oversight of the University’s pay card program and time and attendance system including, troubleshooting, configuration, vendor relations and conducting employee trainings. Performs complex projects with a high degree of independence and discretion including audits, data analysis and financial reporting. Processes payroll and updates records with accuracy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a business related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that equates to four years.
Two year of relevant professional work experience.
Excellent PC skills, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel.
Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
Ability to project a positive attitude through excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Working knowledge of SAP or other integrated enterprise payroll/accounting system.
Experience with Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS).
Experience with TimeClock Plus or other time and attendance software.
Experience with institutional financing methods.
Experience acting as a liaison between financial vendors and an institution.
Experience in a higher education environment.

Coordinates payroll processing schedule with Human Resources, Faculty Personnel Services and Student Employment Services.
Responsible for payroll processing including payroll simulations, final payroll processing, ACH file generation, postings, encumbrances, report generation, void and reissues.
Investigates and troubleshoots payroll issues.
Develops new payroll and systems procedures and methods in conjunction with the Payroll Manager.
Responsible for payroll system testing.
Processes uploads/UTF’s related to fringe benefits and miscellaneous employee deductions (for example, dues, parking, wellness, donations, etc.)
Monitors, audits and reconciles payroll liability and deduction accounts.
Acts as a liaison between CMU and pay card vendor. Assigns pay cards within SAP and vendor software and communicates with employees.
Knowledgeable and keeps up to date on MPSERS/ORS benefit and retirement plans.
Assists with MPSERS Analysis reporting and financial statement reports.
Responsible for generating MPSERS files, reconciling and submitting reports and payments to ORS.
Works closely with Benefits and Wellness to ensure employees retirement contributions are accurate.
Acts as liaison with retirement vendors and Benefits and Wellness for payment issues.
Handles the generation of TIAA contribution files, reconciliation and submission of file and payment.
Monitors, audits and reconciles MPSERS, TIAA and Health Equity general ledger accounts.
Acts as a liaison between CMU and time and attendance vendor.
Responsible for time system configuration changes, thorough testing, creation of documentation and communication of changes (new tasks, time codes, employee groups, accrual banks, recent examples are Wellness and FFCRA codes).
Responsible for creating and distributing communication to time system users and approvers.
Assists with time and attendance system trainings and troubleshooting system issues.
Manages time and attendance system – responsible for employee interfaces, time record uploads into SAP, automated notifications, accrual uploads, updating procedures and configuration documentation, implementation of new enhancements, modifying employee profiles (SM).
Work with OIT and vendor on system and clock related issues.
Handles the weekly accounts payable payment process including the printing of checks.
Prepares and submits ACH or wire transfers through third party financial institution software.
Generates and uploads unemployment file on a quarterly basis.
Generates and initiates distribution of the Expense Distribution report. Researches and troubleshoots issues.
Gathers and complies data for audits requests.
Serves as a backup for Manager, Assistant Manager and Financial Analysts within Payroll and Travel Services.
Coordinates imaging and is familiar with all processes related to imaging for our department.
Responsible for Payroll and Travel Services Website. Ensuring data is accurate and current.
Miscellaneous projects as assigned.