Payroll Coordinator - Accounting

Assist in the mechanisms to support accurate and timely employee payment and maintenance of records. This includes processing payroll, as well as maintaining employee data, handling payroll questions and completing any other tasks necessary for monitoring and overseeing a company’s payroll process and ensuring employees are compensated correctly and on time. She/he coordinates with HR and Management about changes in payroll, such as corrections, terminations and new hires. The Payroll Coordinator is a liaison to the human resources department and the accounting department as it corresponds to payroll operations.

The hourly rate range for this position is $33.00 - $54.02. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: • High School or Equivalent required. • Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred. Minimum Experience/Knowledge: • 1-3 years of hospital payroll background or proven experience as a payroll coordinator or similar role. • Knowledge/comfortable with Excel, processing timesheets, processing payroll adjustments, and strong communication skills. • Attention to detail and outstanding analytical and numerical skills. Required License/Certification: • Fire and Safety Certification. If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)