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Payroll Accountant

Requisition ID	req2462
Department	Payroll Administration
Campus	SY-Sylvania Campus
Employment Type	Confidential Exempt
Best Consideration Date	Apply Immediately; This position will close once sufficient qualified applications have been received.
Position Summary	We invite you to join Portland Community College and our Payroll Department at the Sylvania Campus location. In this position, you will be part of a diverse team of payroll professionals who contribute in many ways to the success of each team member, the Payroll Department, the Financial Services Division and the College community. In addition, you will handle a broad range of payroll-related accounting, auditing and reconciliation activities in support of accurate and timely payroll processing. You will investigate and analyze system, process or transaction issues for resolution and process improvement recommendations. You will also handle sensitive and confidential information ensuring compliance with College policies, union contract agreements, and State and Federal legal requirements. This work is critical to the ongoing growth and success of the Payroll Department and the Financial Services Division. See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/management-jobs/payroll-accountant/
Candidate Profile	These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position. Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications. Has significant related accounting experience. Has a background in GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and applying those principles to payroll processing and audits. Has a strong background in complex ERP systems. Has experience developing and preparing comprehensive reports, analyses and forecasting. Has experience reconciling payroll-related general ledger accounts,payroll taxes and bank reconciliations. Investigates and resolves complex requests for information, data and reports. Has experience with Local, State and Federal Tax Compliance Requirements including reconciling Payroll Tax Reports and preparing appropriate filings. Has strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with the Payroll team. Skill in effectively working with a broad spectrum of employees in coordinating payroll data and actions. Experience working effectively with diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff. Minimum Qualifications To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked). Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field (relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis). Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience working in governmental, municipal, fund accounting, or payroll accounting. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Ellucian Banner ERP system or equivalent ERP system. Experience with Workday and/or ADP SmartCompliance In-depth experience processing large, complex payrolls High proficiency in Excel and data report writing. Experience with Workers’ Compensation and 3rd party disability payments. Familiar with payroll accounting data analytics. Experience in developing and recommending process improvements and documentation Certified Payroll Professional. Experience working with Oregon PERS EDX system.
Position Grade	II
Starting Salary Expectations	Minimum $72,776 to range midpoint of $89,151. Placement will generally not exceed the mid-point, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Position Grade Salary Range	$72776 to $105526 Annual Salary
FTE	1
PCC Benefits	PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs. PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP. After one year of management or confidential service, PCC also provides a 2% contribution to a 403(b) account for eligible management and confidential personnel. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement. Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions. Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) - 14.67 hours of vacation leave per month - 1 day of sick leave per month - 12 holidays - 3 additional personal leave days per year For a complete list of PCC benefits, please visit http://www.pcc.edu/hr.benefits View a complete list of PCC benefits.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements	This job operates in a professional business office environment on a PCC campus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time (sitting or standing); communicate with employees, partners, and stakeholders; and operate a computer to develop work products, communicate, and carry out responsibilities. Occasionally the employee is required to move around the campus to attend meetings, access items, and utilize equipment, and, rarely, move or transport items up to 10 pounds. Ability to provide own transportation to and from campuses and/or offsite functions may be required.
Background Check Required	Yes

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

Veterans: DD214
Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.