Payroll Associate, Accounting

Company Description

Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders.    

As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses. As part of our team, you will help make IU donor’s dreams last forever.   

At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an environment where everyone’s contributions matter. We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our industry.  

In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee, you’ll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate. Our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives ensure that our colleagues are celebrated for who they are and have a voice. Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) Committee helps us connect and unwind with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind, offering yoga, a lunchtime walking group, meditation breaks, the Headspace app, and topical workshops. We encourage community leadership and service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions. Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth.   

If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today. 

Job Description

This position has a flexible hybrid schedule (Partly In-Office & Partly Remote each week, depending on department needs)

The Indiana University Foundation invites applications for the Payroll Associate position on our Accounting and Finance Team. 

An exceptional candidate for this position is collaborative, a great problem solver, and someone who is continuously seeking to learn and grow.  This position is responsible for the execution of 3-4 payroll processes on a monthly basis. The successful candidate will possess the ability to research and troubleshoot payroll issues, including researching and setting up out-of-state payroll for our remote employees.

Regular tasks include balancing and controlling earnings and deduction totals, calculating and preparing general ledger entries, inspecting automated system output such as registers and standard reports, determining and correcting out-of-balance conditions, researching and preparing special reports for management, and processing garnishments and levies.

The ideal candidate is proficient in payroll vending systems (Dayforce preferred), has a keen knowledge of payroll and tax regulations and forms, and is a true team player and problem solver. Apply today!

This position also offers career development and skill-building opportunities. The IU Foundation invests in your future success.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• A keen eye for detail is essential
• Ability to learn quickly to understand rules/regulations
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload
• Analytical skills and interpretive reasoning
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Windows applications
• Experience in Dayforce or other HRIS systems
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• An Associate degree in business or a related field required
• 2-3 years of experience in accounting/payroll required
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, in business or related field
• Experience with out-of-state tax filings preferred
• FPC or CPP designation preferred. Qualified candidates without one or both certifications will be asked to pursue these designations as part of their professional development plan

Additional Information

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Screening could begin as soon as February 13th for qualified applicants.

The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ance