Payroll Coordinator
Payroll Coordinator
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Payroll Coordinator
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
GEN08
Level
Department
Budgeting and Payroll Services
Job Purpose
Under limited supervision, Payroll Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the general administration and support activities of the Payroll Office. This job function includes supporting the processing of all paycheck disbursement related activities, including but not limited to time sheet management and auditing, data entry, scanning of documentation, disbursement of paychecks. Functions also include overseeing of the safeguarding and distribution of payroll checks and providing general customer service through telephone, email, in- person inquiries, and the preparation of general ledger reconciliation, payroll reports and other data files This position also supports the Payroll Director and Assistant Payroll Director as needed, during payroll processing.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or management preferred. Two years of payroll, accounting, or finance related experience. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills. The ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff as well as peers and management. Strong analytical, research and technical skills, and the ability to identify and resolve multifaceted payroll problems. Detail oriented, with strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills required. Ability to establish priorities, organize workflow, manage multiple tasks and projects, follow-up, and meet deadlines. Ability to manage and maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background and credit check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary
*$46,206 - $50,000
Posting Date
10/02/2026
Closing Date
10/19/2026
Benefits
- Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
- Retirement
- Long Term Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Free CARTA Bus Service
- Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2026156
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18606
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
Notifies non-exempt, temporary, and student employees and their supervisors when time sheets are due for processing. Sends employees email reminders to start or submit their time sheets by the deadline.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
15
Activity
Monitors and processes requests for paper timesheets. Reviews request to ensure that the position is accurate, and that the employee has not previously been paid. Coordinates the return of paper timesheets, review for accuracy of hours and approver signature. The Payroll Coordinator is also responsible for entering accepted timesheets into Banner for payment by the deadline and advising the employee of the payment date.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Activity
Supports Payroll and Position Control with a variety of administrative needs. Scans paper timesheets, off-cycle check documentation and other payroll related documentation into the BDMS system. Works on special projects as needed.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Activity
Coordinates the general administration and support activities of the Payroll Office, such as assisting walk-in employees at the front desk, providing employees with copies of pay stubs upon request, reprinting IRS W-2 forms upon request, and overseeing the distribution of paper payroll checks. Assists with end-user requests, questions, and on-line time sheet training. Monitors and responds to departmental email groups.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Activity
Prepares and distributes semi-monthly payroll reports. Updates W2 Reconciliation spreadsheet and Emergency Documentation folder after each pay day. Maintains the payroll processing log after each payroll and supplemental payrolls. Notifies the Payroll Director of any issues with W2 balancing or semi-monthly payroll balancing and check numbers.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
15
Activity
Reconciles all payroll general ledger accounts monthly. Prepares back-up documentation, researches discrepancies, and delivers a finished product to the Controller’s Office.
Essential or Marginal
Marginal
Percent of Time
10