About the role#
This is a non-supervisory, unclassified position within the payroll department. You will be responsible for processing student payrolls for the Baton Rouge campus, which includes multiple LSU system offices and research centers.
What you'll do#
- Process two biweekly student payrolls each month, including retro pay calculations, error resolution, and audit reviews.
- Manage Federal Work Study, Community Work Study, and Chancellor's Student Aid programs across all campuses.
- Balance monthly charges and awards, and prepare reporting for fiscal year end.
- Calculate gross pay, taxes, and deductions for manual payroll inputs and on-demand payments.
- Audit personnel transactions and tax forms to ensure compliance with IRS and federal tax treaty regulations.
- Communicate payroll procedures to departments and employees, including participating in seminar presentations.
- Serve as the primary contact for employment earnings and student employment verifications.
- Support payroll operations by assisting with Workday testing and identifying missing time entries.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or 2 years of professional experience.
- 24 hours of college accounting courses.
- Ability to stay current on employment law, tax law, and institutional policies.
Location & details#
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
About State of Louisiana
The State of Louisiana operates as a government agency. It provides public service career options across major metropolitan centers and rural areas. The organization maintains its headquarters in Baton Rouge. It employs over 6,000 people.
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