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nPosting Details
nPosition Information
nJob Category Professional/Administrative
nPosition Title Payroll Accountant
nFull Time/Part Time Full Time
nDivision Finance and Administration
nDepartment Accounting & Control
nWork Arrangement type On-Site (Hamilton, NY) – expected to work fully at the designated campus/office location.
nHiring Wage/Salary Range $60,000 to $68,000
nProfessional Experience/ Qualifications
nExperience with Microsoft Office applications, specifically utilizing Excel to analyze data, maintain records, and build functional spreadsheets.
nExcellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on precision, clarity, and error-free recordkeeping.
nAbility to engage professionally and respectfully with a broad, diverse higher education community, including faculty, staff, and students.
nProven capability to handle sensitive payroll and personnel information while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.
nDirect experience calculating complex payroll components, resolving missing documentation, and clearly explaining payroll breakdowns to employees.
nPreferred Qualifications
nEducation
nA bachelor’s degree is preferred.
nCertifications
nOffer Determination
nWhen extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.
nPhysical Requirements
nOther Information
nWork visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
nBenefits
nColgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page ( .
nDepartment Statement
nAccountabilities
nThe Payroll Accountant is responsible for:
nnnProviding operational support for all steps required for delivering of timely, reliable and accurate payroll to University employees and student workers.
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nnEnsuring compliance and timely remittance of payroll, payroll tax and fringe benefits.
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nnEnsuring reconciliation of payroll related vendor accounts.
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nnServing as a point of contact, providing as back-up to the Payroll Manager.
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nnProviding quality customer service to employee and student worker inquiries in a timely, professional manner with follow-up communication as necessary.
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nnValidating financial reports and data integrity to ensure error-free analysis and compliance.
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nnReviewing, processing, approving, or rejecting financial transactions in alignment with university policies and systems.
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nnExecuting timely, complete general ledger entries and performing routine ledger reconciliations.
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nnProcessing payroll accurately and consistently, ensuring correct withholdings, deductions, and tax withholdings.
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nnReconciling payroll files and generating accurate deliverables for taxes, garnishments, and fringe benefits.
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nnDelivering measurable results, owning operational decisions and outcomes, and incorporating feedback for continuous performance improvement.
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nnCommunicating clearly across diverse audiences, collaborating on key information, and maintaining strict confidentiality for private data.
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nnResolving operational challenges through prioritized problem-solving, collaborative decision-making, and alignment with organizational goals.
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nnMaintaining baseline performance and continuity during transitions, organizational initiatives, and evolving university procedures.
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n nPosting Detail Information
nRequisition Number 2026S064Posting
nTemporary No
nWork Schedule
nJob Open Date 09/21/2026
nJob Close Date
nOpen Until Filled No
nSpecial Instructions Summary
nEEO Statement
nThe University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
nClery Act
nCAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
nThe Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at
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Worksite address
hamilton, NY, 13346, US
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