Associate Director Payroll and Disbursement

Oversees operations of the payroll and disbursement department. Responsible for preparing and disbursing all University payrolls and prepares and submits University tax returns.

• Directs all disbursement functions. Manages payroll, accounts payable, procurement card and travel operations.
• Oversees the preparation of pay for all University payrolls to ensure timely receipt of paychecks. Ensures all taxes and deductions are withheld.
• Develops short and long-term plans for the unit. Ensures compliance with relevant government regulations.
• Leads new technical initiatives and future payroll and payment trends. Recommends innovative ideas to meet needs of the University.
• Participates on project teams and completes special projects as assigned.
• Proves training and information relative to payroll policies and procedures.
• Supervises professional and administrative staff.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Five years' relevant experience.
• Professional accounting or financial experience in the following areas: accounts receivable, accounts payable/disbursements, cashiering, collections, and customer service.
• Supervisory experience or experience providing guidance to students or other employees.

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting/moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Work is generally performed in a well lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors and/or any number of elements.

Revised: 2017-05-05