What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician/Payroll position at Westmoreland County Community College?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Technician/Payroll
Division Accounting(DIV)
Department Payroll & Accounts Payable
Job Description
This position is responsible to process all College payroll while maintaining up-to-date accurate records.
Essential Functions
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE AND /OR TRAINING
The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Typically required regularly to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.)
CONSTANTLY INCURRED (more than 75% time on the job)
Schedule Days/Hours Monday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hybrid Schedule Available - 2 days/week remote, Saturday - Overtime if & when needed, Sunday - Overtime if & when needed
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S-2023-187-P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 03/11/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please be prepared to upload a required resume and provide three (3) professional, not personal references with this application process. The employment application must be completed in its entirety.
Position Information
Position Title Technician/Payroll
Division Accounting(DIV)
Department Payroll & Accounts Payable
Job Description
This position is responsible to process all College payroll while maintaining up-to-date accurate records.
Essential Functions
- Processes payroll authorizations, time files, taxes, necessary deductions, and other data by utilizing the college’s computer system.
- Processes payroll calculation register and trial payroll reports.
- Verifies the accuracy of employee deductions to the general ledger, and initiates payment vouchers.
- Verifies the accuracy of wages before each biweekly payroll is processed.
- Enters new employees on the computer system, including the establishment of taxes and deductions.
- Enters up all prenotes for employee’s direct deposit.
- Processes withholding, payment, and reporting of deductions for external agencies (i.e., domestic relations) .
- Maintains various filing systems for full-time and part-time employees.
- Collects and reports information requested by the Pennsylvania Job Service for use in the computation of unemployment benefits.
- Works with employees relative to payroll questions.
- Is instrumental in assisting auditors regarding payroll related information.
- Processes various excel files for import into the college’s computer system.
- Creates and distributes various reports using excel for other departments throughout the college.
- Answers telephones, takes messages, and forwards those messages to appropriate staff.
- Assist with office coverage.
- Provide documentation as requested by external auditors promptly.
- Maintain and develop work-related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross-training opportunities.
- Attend all required meetings and training.
- Perform additional grade-level support duties as assigned.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE AND /OR TRAINING
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two years of payroll and/or accounting experience required.
- Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:
- PA Child History clearance
- PA Criminal Record Check clearance
- FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance
- Associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Typically required regularly to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.)
CONSTANTLY INCURRED (more than 75% time on the job)
- Specific visual requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, & sit
- Repetitive finger movement
- Ability to use both hands & legs
- Ability to communicate orally & to hear conversation
- Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to balance
- Ability to stoop
- Ability to repeatedly bend
- Use of color vision
Schedule Days/Hours Monday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hybrid Schedule Available - 2 days/week remote, Saturday - Overtime if & when needed, Sunday - Overtime if & when needed
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S-2023-187-P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 03/11/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please be prepared to upload a required resume and provide three (3) professional, not personal references with this application process. The employment application must be completed in its entirety.
Salary : $18