Senior Payroll Associate – Cardiology

WashU IT

Payroll Associate at Washington University managing payroll for academic and nonacademic personnel. Advising supervisors and ensuring compliance with payroll policies and procedures.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeWashington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $21 - $33 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advises and assists departmental supervisors on payroll related issues
Processes payroll transactions for academic and nonacademic personnel
Assists new employees with completing the appropriate new hire, payroll and benefit forms
May provide general orientation for new employee
Responsible for departmental foreign national paperwork and compliance for visas
Assists supervisors with the hiring process including job requisitions, PHS entry and appointment screening
May maintain sick and vacation leave records for staff personnel
Prepares cost-transfers and journals adjusting when necessary
Maintains personnel and payroll related files for department
May assist supervisors with documentation needed for employee evaluation process
May assist in annual budget process
Ensures accuracy and completion of PAR’s reports
Administers academic bonus plan and faculty compensation plan

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position
Accounting
Accounting System
Business
Computer Literacy
Contracts
Grants Management
Highly Developed Interpersonal
Human Resources (HR) Software Systems
Microsoft Word
Operating Office Equipment
Organizing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, with 7% contributions
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with new child
Childcare resources
Tuition coverage for employees and family

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingcost transfersjournal adjustmentsemployee evaluation documentationbudget preparationforeign national paperworkcompliance for visassick leave record maintenancevacation leave record maintenanceaccounting

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsorganizational skillscommunication skills

Certifications

Associate degree