Payroll Specialist

American Campus Communities has established itself as the nation's premier provider of student housing services to colleges and universities, offering private sector assistance in designing, developing, financing and managing on- and off-campus student housing. Our extensive student housing experience enables us to develop innovative student communities that meet the needs of our university partners and clients, while providing the most cost-effective, luxurious student living and learning communities for our student residents. We currently have an opening available for a Payroll Specialist at our corporate office in Austin, TX.The right candidate must demonstrate the ability to maintain strict confidentiality, have strong analytical, computer and mathematical skills, excellent organizational skills and have the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Essential Functions:   -Process payroll for approximately 1500-2000 employees.   -Analyze and reconcile payroll registers and reports to original  payroll information    -Process Garnishments, (State Child Support and IRS orders).     -Reconcile employer/employee 401(k) contributions and transmit biweekly to 401(k) provider.    -Prepare government reports and verification requests.    -Liaise with Finance Department for various reports, general ledger.     -Prepare reports from Reportsmith as requested.     -Analyze and file appropriate paper work to move into new states.    -Manage payroll software and third party providers.

Requirements:     2-3 years of related payroll experience.    Prior ADP payroll processing and Reportsmith experience.    Multi-state operational experience.    Experience with MS Excel.    Working knowledge of IRS rules as it relates to taxing pay.

Preferred:    General ledger accounting experience.     Experience working with multiple software platforms.    Experience with hand scans and online time and attendance.We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes 401(k), Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance, paid vacation, sick & holiday time, & tuition reimbursement. EOE.

This is an immediate opening!  Interested candidates please apply today at  http://www.studenthousing.com/company/employment.asp