Payroll Coordinator

AMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts).

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Manager with monitoring all tasks necessary to accomplish AMDA's payroll processing objectives. The majority of the employee’s time is spent assisting with planning and coordinating the functions of the payroll department. This position requires an extremely detail orientated person with significant knowledge of payroll administration, including state and federal regulations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze, prepare and input payroll data.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
• Assist with preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports for management.
• Assist with Identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex, multi-faceted payroll problems and developmental issues.
• Assist with maintenance of payroll records and files including but not limited to sick time and vacation and other accrued leave.
• Assist with reconciling all payroll-related accounts and activities.
• Assist with the development and implementation of payroll practices, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure the processing of new hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions and terminations is accurate and timely.
• Reconcile employee payroll discrepancies.
• Sort and distribute checks to various departments.
• Review and verify payroll data calculations.
• Respond to routine inquiries concerning payroll deductions, wage garnishments, and earning verifications.
• Assist with related special projects as required.
• Assist with performing payroll distribution duties after each pay cycle is complete.
• Assist with monitoring various payroll entries and payroll reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2 – 4 years of high volume payroll experience required.
• Must have knowledge and experience with ADP Workforce or similar system.
• Versatile computer skills a must, including knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis on Word and Excel.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to focus on details and ensure appropriate follow-up occurs.
• Ability to prioritize work utilizing appropriate sense of urgency.
• Must be detail-oriented and deadline driven.
• Self-starter who is able to multi-task and work collaboratively and independently.
• Must be able to work flexible hours when necessary.
• Must have knowledge of garnishments, wage and hour laws, payroll rules and regulations and legal compliance practices.

Diversity and Qualifications:

• AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
• Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.

This position is subject to a background check upon a conditional offer of employment and a reference check.

The pay range for this position is $27.00/hr - $30.00/hr.