University Payroll and Accounts Payable Coordinator

SUMMARY:Provides organizational and administrative support to both Payroll and Accounts Payable areas. Serves as cross functional liaison for a combined Disbursements Unit within the Controller's Office. This position involves a wide variety of payroll and accounts payable functions. Supports day to day operations related to compliance, reporting, and auditing.WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:Office environmentQUALIFICATIONS:Strong communication skills, both written and oralFriendly and service-orientedStrong customer service skillsKeen eye for detailAbility to make independent decisions and experience resolving business problemsAbility to work with minimum supervisionAbility to apply and adapt established methods to a variety of complex issues and/or problemsAbility to handle multiple prioritiesAbility to work under pressure to meet established deadlinesKnowledge of general accounting principles and mathematicsGeneral knowledge of Microsoft Office products with strong computer experience and data entry work processing skills. Ability to utilize an automated accounting system for data entry, process computer data and format and generate reportsSome knowledge of federal or state regulations surrounding payroll and accounts payableEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Strong communication skills, both written and oralFriendly and service-orientedStrong customer service skillsKeen eye for detailAbility to make independent decisions and experience resolving business problemsAbility to work with minimum supervisionAbility to apply and adapt established methods to a variety of complex issues and/or problemsAbility to handle multiple prioritiesAbility to work under pressure to meet established deadlinesKnowledge of general accounting principles and mathematicsGeneral knowledge of Microsoft Office products with strong computer experience and data entry work processing skills. Ability to utilize an automated accounting system for data entry, process computer data and format and generate reportsSome knowledge of federal or state regulations surrounding payroll and accounts payableWORK HOURS:Limited Term 6 month positionMonday - Friday 8:30a-5:00p 7.75 hours/day, 38.75/hours/weekSALARY STRUCTURE:Pay Grade 4 ($18.18/hour to $22.72/hour)