<p>Are you an accounting and/or business professional seeking to work in a service-oriented environment? Would you enjoy being part of an organization that provides critical services to the greater Kalamazoo Community? If so then Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have an exciting opportunity for you.</p> <p>About Us</p> <p>Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.</p> <p>About the Opportunity</p> <p>Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join its team in the college's business services department. This position is responsible for preparing and verifying timely and accurate institutional payroll and related reports. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in accounting policies and procedures. This individual will work with employees and supervisors to answer payroll questions as well as process payroll and any necessary adjustments and corrections.</p> <p>Primary Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Review and analyze timesheets to ensure accuracy, work with employees and supervisors to correct errors, follow detailed steps to run payroll process. Answer payroll related questions. </li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and review payroll liability accounts and earnings/deductions reports to ensure accuracy, including tax withholdings, retirement contributions, garnishments, etc. and determine appropriate corrective action when necessary. </li><li>Maintain payroll master file, prepare, update, and analyze reports relating to payroll, prepare journal entries, prepare payroll related audit work papers, send information, organize, and file paperwork as needed. </li><li>Prepare various state and federal forms and reports, prepare retirement reports and update employee information for retirement accounts, prepare internal claim vouchers, send payments for taxes, retirement funds, etc., assist in completing employment verifications, unemployment, worker's compensation, and garnishment forms, and process legal documents. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge and Skills Required</p> <p>Knowledge of acceptable accounting principles and practice</p> <p>Knowledge of accounting policies and procedures</p> <p>Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures</p> <p>Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures</p> <p>Knowledge of federal and state tax requirements</p> <p>Skill in computing and analyzing data</p> <p>Skill in reconciling financial records</p> <p>Skill in preparing worksheets and preparing reports.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Appropriate education, training, experience and talents are requirements for this position. An example of this would be an associate degree in accounting or a related field, and two years of related payroll experience.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications and Experience: Physical Demands: Work Hours: Core business hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Longer hours may be needed occasionally. Posting Date 02/24/2026 Closing Date: Special Instructions to Applicants:</p> <ul> <li>Please apply online at jobs.kvcc.edu </li><li>This position will remain posted until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 11, 2026 </li></ul> <p>EEO Statement</p> <p>As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.</p>