WHO WE ARE

Established in 1943, the mission of the SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) is to support the research objectives of San Diego State University by helping faculty and staff find, obtain, and administer funding for their research and sponsored programs. SDSU is one of the top public research universities in the nation, furthering discoveries, interventions, and solutions that improve communities and change the world. SDSURF provides the full life cycle of grants services to faculty and staff to further their important work.

THE SKILLS WE NEED

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and practices pertaining to payroll, time reporting and benefit plans.
• Knowledge of computing skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of and understanding of tax deductions and paid time off accruals.
• Ability to interpret payroll policies and procedures to employees through instructions, procedures, or other means.
• Ability to establish and maintain strict confidentiality of personnel and payroll documents and records.
• Ability to work under pressure and can prioritize the workload to meet payroll deadlines.
• Ability to review payroll documents for accuracy, completeness, validity, and adherence to standards.
• Ability to learn the Banner finance system, Workforce, and additional systems as it relates to payroll.
• Ability to work well in a team environment to expedite audits needed for payroll and tax preparation.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to interact with administrators, faculty, staff, and employees.
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, alertness, and good judgment in responding to others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner, Etrieve, JIRA or other related electronic systems
• Payroll Certification (FPC or CPP)
• Previous experience using a time keeping system such as Workforce Software for payroll processing.
• Experience working in a diverse academic or public organization.

YOUR ROLE IN CREATING THE UNIVERSITY’S PRESENT AND FUTURE

Providing excellent payroll service for all SDSU Research Foundation employees, including projects, KPBS, Extended Studies and Campanile Foundation staff.
Responsibilities:

THE WORK YOU WILL DO AND MANAGE

• Processing semi-monthly payroll of roughly 2,000 employees twice a month.
• Processing data changes (W-4 information, direct deposit, address changes in banner system.
• Assist in software testing and report writing.
• Perform payroll audits and compliance checks.
• Assist in additional audits, non-resident compliance and processing.
• Various other tasks as assigned.
• Perform general office duties (incoming mail, employee email requests and questions, verifications of employment).
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