<p>Position Information</p> <p>Posting Number SF01789 Job Title Assistant Manager, Payroll Office (2 Positions) Position Number 106968 & 108812 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 10 Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $55,761 - $84,216 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent</p> <p>Department Information</p> <p>Department Payroll Office Contact(s)</p> <p>Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)</p> <p>Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary</p> <p>The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by June 28, 2024. Applications received after June 28, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>__</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>BASIC FUNCTION:</p> <p>Supervise the daily operations and functions of a payroll office including, but not limited to, internal payroll, and/or state payroll, payroll distribution and payroll adjustments.</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Supervise the overall flow of internal data (student and temporary employees) and state payroll data through the University's internal and state payroll system to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established University, State and Federal policies and procedures.</p> <p>Assist in the processing of payroll adjustments through the University's internal payroll system to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established University, State and Federal policies and procedures.</p> <p>Assist with the processing for exceptions and reconciling items such as, rejected or suspense items and procedures relating to return checks and corrections to previously posted items. Audit contract and hourly payments.</p> <p>Provide support to ensure PeopleSoft internal payroll application is working effectively, participate as functional user in testing for upgrades, updates, and implementation of new functionality.</p> <p>Assist with the processing of State payroll when needed.</p> <p>OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Keep abreast of legislative changes in Department of Labor, INS, and IRS rules.</p> <p>Perform other duties as required.</p> <p>LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:</p> <p>Personal computers and printers; query, and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <p>REQUIRED:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree.</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum two years professional experience in an accounting, human resources or payroll office.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience in payroll and payroll processing.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated computer skills (i.e., spreadsheet, database management, query, and word processing).</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated analytical skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team player.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules, and regulations and to communicate the interpretation to others.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.</p> </li></ol> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>PREFERRED:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience with Foreign Tax Compliance reporting.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated supervisory experience.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft or Oracle ERP systems.</p> </li></ol> <p>_<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.</p> <p>Environmental Conditions</p> <p>This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.</p> <p>Posting Date 05/28/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:</p> <p>(#1) Cover letter.</p> <p>(#2) Resume.</p> <p>(#3) "Other Document-References" - the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13415</p>