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| POSITION: | PAYROLL/BENEFITS
TECHNICIAN III Search #0126FEB Full-time, year round position |
| DEPARTMENT: | FINANCIAL SERVICES/PAYROLL |
| DATE TO START: | As soon as possible after closing. |
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STARTING SALARY: |
$11.25/hour with benefits. Consideration of higher wage dependent upon education and experience. |
Montana State
University Billings is
the third largest University in
Department Description:
Financial Services is responsible for accounting and financial
reporting, payroll, grants and contract management, internal campus
recharges, property management, and cash and investment management.
Position Description:
The Payroll Tech III assists in the processing and preparation of
a biweekly payroll for approximately 1000 full time and part time
employees. Duties include
distributing, collecting, reviewing, coding and entering timesheets;
processing biweekly vendor payments and reports; accounting and
reconciliation of funds; processing payroll adjustments; maintaining
employee and reporting files; researching questions and verifying
information; employment verifications; web reporting and database; and
customer service duties including reception and answering phone.
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High
school graduate or equivalent
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Minimum
of two years full time relevant payroll and or accounting experience
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Proficiency and experience with computer based applications for word
processing, spreadsheets, email and web based reporting
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Demonstrated knowledge of office methods and procedures
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Strong
problem solving, research and analytical skills
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Ability
to maintain confidentiality
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Knowledge
of payroll regulations and or demonstrated experience with preparing
journal entries and payments, vendor payments, reporting and
reconciliations
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Excellent
customer service and communication skills, including the ability to
explain and communicate detailed information, both verbally and in
writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with employees and other agencies and departments
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Experience with organizing and prioritizing simultaneous work
assignments and meeting deadlines while maintaining a positive,
effective and professional approach
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Ability
to consistently exercise self-motivation and work effectively both
independently and in a team oriented manner, under minimal supervision
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Ability
to perform tasks with high degree of accuracy and close attention to
detail
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A skills
test may be given
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Demonstrated progressive working experience in complex, electronic
payroll preparation and reporting
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Experience researching and applying federal, state, and local rules and
regulations including Fair Labor Standards and collective bargaining
agreements
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Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
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Experience with Banner software system
REVIEW DATE:
Applications received by
February 19, 2010, will
be given preference review; however, the position is open until filled.
APPLY:
Submit
Letter of Application
addressing the above qualifications/skills,
MSU Billings Application Form,
Resume,
a
List of
Three Professional References
including names, addresses, and phone numbers, and the
Authorization for Background
Check form to:
Human Resources Office/EEO-AA Office
1500 University Drive
Billings
http://www.msubillings.edu
employment@msubillings.edu
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to
Offer of Employment.
In accordance with The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the MSU Billings Crime Statistics of Specified Crimes is available for applicant review online at http://www.msubillings.edu/security, or can be accessed in the Human Resources Office, McMullen Hall, Room 310.