Accountant 4 - Payroll Specialist

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.*** 

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

Overview

Salem State University has built a reputation as one of New England's most accessible and student-centered public universities — and the people who keep its financial operations running with precision are a key part of that mission. If you're an experienced payroll accountant professional ready to take ownership of complex financial processes within a collaborative campus environment, this role is worth your attention.

In this role, you'll manage and reconcile full-cycle payroll for a complex, multi-bargaining-unit university workforce, ensuring every payment is accurate and on time. You'll maintain compliance with federal, state, and university payroll regulations — including tax reporting and year-end filings — while keeping payroll records current and well-audited within the university's ERP system. Day to day, you'll work closely with Human Resources and Finance colleagues to support benefits administration and general ledger reconciliation, resolving discrepancies before they become problems.

Salem State University is more than a workplace. It's a community with purpose. As the Commonwealth's Civic Engagement University, we're committed to building real, reciprocal relationships with the communities around us, and that starts with the people who work here. We're also a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution dedicated to serving all students, and that same commitment to access and equity extends to how we support our staff. Your work here directly contributes to student success and the vitality of the greater Salem community. We invest in our people the same way we invest in our students\: with intention, respect and a genuine interest in your growth.

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.*** 

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.*** 

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

Overview

Salem State University has built a reputation as one of New England's most accessible and student-centered public universities — and the people who keep its financial operations running with precision are a key part of that mission. If you're an experienced payroll accountant professional ready to take ownership of complex financial processes within a collaborative campus environment, this role is worth your attention.

In this role, you'll manage and reconcile full-cycle payroll for a complex, multi-bargaining-unit university workforce, ensuring every payment is accurate and on time. You'll maintain compliance with federal, state, and university payroll regulations — including tax reporting and year-end filings — while keeping payroll records current and well-audited within the university's ERP system. Day to day, you'll work closely with Human Resources and Finance colleagues to support benefits administration and general ledger reconciliation, resolving discrepancies before they become problems.

Salem State University is more than a workplace. It's a community with purpose. As the Commonwealth's Civic Engagement University, we're committed to building real, reciprocal relationships with the communities around us, and that starts with the people who work here. We're also a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution dedicated to serving all students, and that same commitment to access and equity extends to how we support our staff. Your work here directly contributes to student success and the vitality of the greater Salem community. We invest in our people the same way we invest in our students\: with intention, respect and a genuine interest in your growth.

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.*** 

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, of which at least (B) three years must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below

Substitutions
I. An Associate’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

III. A Graduate degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Five to eight years of payroll processing experience.
2. Experience working with large volume payrolls.
3. Knowledge of and experience working with the Commonwealth of MA's HR/CMS payroll and Mosaic Accounting systems.
4. Previous payroll processing experience at a higher education institution.

Working Location

This is a hybrid position in Salem, MA with some on-campus, in-person responsibilities. 

Application Instructions

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.*** 

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the  to be considered.

Please apply online at Salem State Career site. Resume and cover letter are not required, but are appreciated.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email [email protected].

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, of which at least (B) three years must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below

Substitutions
I. An Associate’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

III. A Graduate degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Five to eight years of payroll processing experience.
2. Experience working with large volume payrolls.
3. Knowledge of and experience working with the Commonwealth of MA's HR/CMS payroll and Mosaic Accounting systems.
4. Previous payroll processing experience at a higher education institution.

Working Location

This is a hybrid position in Salem, MA with some on-campus, in-person responsibilities. 

Application Instructions

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.*** 

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the  to be considered.

Please apply online at Salem State Career site. Resume and cover letter are not required, but are appreciated.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email [email protected].

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

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