Payroll Coordinator, Office of Finance & Accounting
Reports to: Payroll Manager
Position: Regular, Full-Time
Location: Remote
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range that the university reasonably expects to pay for this position is $25.65 – $26.76
Full Salary Range: The full salary range for the position is $25.65 - $29.97
Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the university.
Join our outstanding employee community! Fielding employees enjoy a friendly and dynamic environment with competitive salaries and excellent benefits which include a 37.5-hour work week, flexible scheduling and workplace, 12 paid holidays, 2 weeks’ paid vacation, medical/dental/vision/life insurances, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, generous retirement contributions after two years of service, Tuition Assistance, and professional development opportunities for all positions.
The applications deadline is October 24, 2025. Applications will not be considered complete unless both a resume and cover letter are uploaded. Do not use Easy Apply. To apply for this position
Online Application Link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment…
Fielding Graduate University is an innovative global community dedicated to educating scholars, leaders, and practitioners in pursuit of a more just and sustainable world. We do this by providing exemplary interdisciplinary programs within a distributed and relational learning model grounded in student-driven inquiry and leading to enhanced knowledge. Fielding has approximately 1,050 students and 150 faculty members residing throughout the United States and internationally. Please visit our website at www.fielding.edu to learn more.
We are seeking a Payroll Coordinator to work remotely on a full-time 37.5-hour per week basis.
Summary
Performs all activities necessary to process payroll in a timely and accurate way in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Includes maintaining data in payroll system (ADP Workforce Now) and related records, preparing voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions, preparing accounting journal entries, providing audit information as requested, and preparing special reports for management. Provides training, troubleshooting, documentation, and customer support for employees in ADP and Time & Attendance reporting system.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants are required to have an associate’s degree (AA) in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree (BA) preferred. American Payroll Association certification preferred. 3-5 years’ payroll experience including payroll processing, time reporting systems and general ledger accounting using a third-party payroll service (ADP Workforce Now preferred). Minimum one year’s experience in purchasing. Experience working with multi-state payroll is strongly preferred.
Application Instructions
Fielding Graduate University utilizes ADP Workforce Now for online applications. You will be prompted to create a username and password to initiate the application process. Applications will not be considered complete unless both a resume and cover letter are uploaded. Do not use Easy Apply. Applicants are encouraged to have their employment history, educational information, and professional references on hand while completing the application. The online application process takes approximately 30-60 minutes. Upon completion, applicants will receive confirmation of receipt via email.
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We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal employment opportunity is a fundamental principle at Fielding. We’re committed to a work environment in which relationships are characterized by dignity, courtesy, and respect. Employment here is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military/military spouse, or veteran status, disability, or any other protected class as established by law.
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Fielding Graduate University is committed to inclusive excellence and encourages diversity and inclusivity in all its enterprises. As an equal opportunity employer committed to social justice, we value and welcome individuals of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, marital status, national origins, race and ethnicities, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, military/military spouse, or veteran status – and other visible and nonvisible differences. We seek employees who are committed to creating a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all community members.