Staff Accountant-Payroll

Staff Accountant-Payroll-Lyon College is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Business Office. This position will manage payroll processing for faculty, staff, and student employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. The role also provides support in accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger functions, and serves as backup for other business office roles. The Staff Accountant-Payroll reports directly to the Director of Finance and works closely with colleagues in the Business Office to ensure smooth and efficient financial operations.

Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
● Process semimonthly payroll for faculty, staff, and student employees in compliance with
applicable laws, regulations, and College policies.
● Maintain payroll records, including timesheets, deductions, and leave accruals.
● Prepare and file required payroll tax reports and other related filings.
● Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and time reporting.
Accounting & Business Office Support
● Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries as needed.
● Prepare and reconcile monthly account statements and reports.
● Support grant and fund accounting processes as assigned.
● Serve as a backup for other Business Office staff during absences or peak workloads.
Compliance
● Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
● Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
Qualifications
● Payroll and/or accounting experience required; higher education or nonprofit experience
preferred.
● Knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax reporting.
● Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
● Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and confidentiality.
● Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Benefits: 

Lyon College currently offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, voluntary benefits, 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and match, employer paid life insurance, employer paid long-term disability coverage, paid time off (includes vacation and sick time), 17 paid holidays annually, and a tuition grant for faculty, staff, and their dependents. More information on these benefits and eligibility can be found by contacting Human Resources at [email protected].

**This advertisement outlines the general duties expected of this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all the position responsibilities, qualifications, or tasks. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. 

Lyon College does not discriminate with respect to the hiring of applicants or with respect to the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. It is the continuing policy of Lyon College to comply with any applicable state and federal law regarding equal employment opportunities.

Lyon College is a private, selective liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It is located in Batesville, Arkansas, a safe and historic town of 11,000 that serves as commercial, medical, social, and governmental hub for an eight-county area and named by USA Today as the best city to live in in Arkansas. The College currently enrolls almost 700 undergraduate students from 29 states and 14 foreign countries. Entering freshmen have an average high school GPA of 3.7. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to Human Resources, P.O. Box 2317, Batesville, AR 72503-2317 or electronically. Review of the application will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.