Director, Payroll Services
Austin Peay State University • Clarksville, Tennessee • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Oct 1, 2026
The Director of Payroll Services oversees the daily operations of the Payroll Services Department. Responsible for payroll reporting, including taxes, journal entries, and disbursement of payroll-related deductions, as well as projects as they arise; works with AP, Accounting, HR, and other departments to maintain financial records.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and administration of programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the department with the strategic goals of the university.
- Participate with payroll staff in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
- Oversee and review the accuracy of all payrolls, along with tax reporting and processing, including but not limited to: 941, 943, 940, State UI, 1042, and W-2s.
- Responsible for reconciling monthly billings, liability accounts, and clearing accounts.
- Completes month-end processes and payments to vendors.
- Prepares year-end financial entries and assists with any financial reporting for the payroll process.
- Assists IT and HR with development of reports to help with analysis of data.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to maintain knowledge of all state and federal laws related to payroll issues.
- Ability to maintain knowledge of IRS regulations.
- Ability to effectively coordinate and use complex automated payroll/personnel systems.
- Ability to evaluate FLSA requirements, rules and regulations.
- -Ability to efficiently use a personal computer and associated software (Excel, Microsoft Office, Access) and 10-key calculator.
- Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations accurately.
- Ability to communicate effectively by expressing ideas clearly and concisely.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
- Ability to supervise personnel and complete all associated personnel actions in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. Degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of previous experience in payroll administration.
- A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Previous experience balancing and preparing W-2’s, quarterly tax reporting, and year-end processing.
- A background and credit check will be required of the successful applicant.
Physical Requirements
- Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $95,000–$183,000 per year (median ~$149,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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