Payroll Assistant

Posting Number: S01426P

Type of Appointment: FTF; Full-Time Fixed

Posting
Category: Office/Paraprofessional

MSU Salary Grade: 550

Salary Range for Job
Posting: $18.74

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position: 07/01/2026

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The department of Accounting & Financial Services at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a
full-time position as a Payroll Assistant. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Morehead State University is
located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake.
This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities. Morehead State University is recognized as one of
the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a
number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and
affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and
faculty committed to teaching and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Payroll Assistant provides
support to the Payroll Manager and the Payroll Specialist. The position requires respect for confidentiality, computer skills, a high degree
of accuracy and attention to detail.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or an associate degree with a
minimum of two years of experience in payroll, tax or accounting/financial position. Must have excellent people skills and be proficient in
oral and written communications, exercise good judgment, must accept responsibility and perform duties in an atmosphere of team-like
cooperation. Excellent computer skills are required and extensive experience with word processing and spreadsheet software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Payroll experience in a university environment. A working knowledge of
computerized payroll and payroll laws.

SPONSORSHIP: This position is not budgeted for Visa
Sponsorship.

Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality
instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students. To apply, visit: https://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for
Employment along with a cover letter, resume, and the name and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin
after the close date and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by June 26, 2026. Contact the Office of
Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Shayla Dunn, the search committee
chair, at s.dunn@moreheadstate.edu for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal
Opportunity employer.

Organizational Relationships

The Payroll Assistant reports to the Payroll Manager.
This position interacts with administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Will have occasional contact with outside
agencies.

Working Conditions

The Payroll Assistant works in a highly productive office and must work
efficiently under pressure due to various deadlines. Deadline pressures require a well-developed sense of teamwork and common purpose. This
position calls for initiative, good judgment, and a high degree of responsibility. By nature of the responsibilities of the office, the
Payroll Assistant works in an atmosphere, which requires a high level of confidentiality.

Accept References:
No

Minimum Requests: 0

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