Payroll and Tax Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll and Tax Analyst to join our team at Hofstra University. The successful candidate will be responsible for payroll adjustments, banking activities, account reconciliations, and payroll tax filings.

• Initiates required payroll tax deposits for federal, state, and local taxing authorities.
• Processes stop payments, bank rejections, and prepares monthly reconciliations.
• Assists with annual abandoned property processing, including information gathering and execution.
• Reconciles and processes all payroll-related vendor payments (i.e., garnishments, union dues, contracted providers, etc.).
• Processes payroll adjustments, as required (redistributions, reissues, manual checks, W-2).
• Prepares monthly accounting reports.
• Assists the Controller's Office with payroll general ledger reconciliations and reconciling items.
• Prepares quarterly tax return forms and reconciliations (i.e., Form 941, NYS-45, and MTA-305).
• Processes third-party sick pay reporting and tax filings.
• Supports payroll processing when required.
• Assists in all calendar year-end activities, including W-2 and 1042 preparation.
• Participates in software upgrades and required testing.
• Prepares ad hoc reports, as required.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll guidelines.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years related payroll experience.
• Knowledge of ADP, Ellucian Banner, or similar ERP System.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal, State, and Local payroll tax laws and filings.
• Ability to contribute in a team environment productively and positively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Excel (i.e., pivot tables, vlookups) and other standard Microsoft computer applications.
• Experience with applying basic accounting principles.
• Ability to think critically and analytically.
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Higher Education and Union payroll processing experience preferred.

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff, and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

We offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.