Top 17 Payroll assistant Jobs in Rhode Island

Payroll and Accounting Assistant - Salve Regina University
Salve Regina University —Newport, RI
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Payroll Administrative Assistant
Town of Westerly —Westerly, RI
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeping Assistant
International Ventures, Inc. —North Smithfield, RI
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Office Administrator
Greenwood Industries, INC —Providence, RI
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Administrative experience
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Office Manager
NAVAD Bakers —East Providence, RI
- From $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Administrative experience
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
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Human Resources Assistant (Full-Time)
UNIQLO —Providence, RI
- $19.00 - $19.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Office & Operations Coordinator
Smartapp —East Greenwich, RI
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
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Human Resource Assistant
DiLeonardo International —Warwick, RI
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
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Executive Administrative Assistant
Care New England Health System —Warwick, RI
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
Administrative Assistant
Keller North America, Inc. —Cumberland, RI
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Assistant Manager
Rhode Island College —Providence, RI
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Office Manager - Bilingual (English/Spanish) IMMEDIATE OPENING
Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy —Cumberland, RI
- $42,318 - $46,772 a year
- Urgently hiring
- School experience
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Business Office Manager
Greenville Center —Greenville, RI
- $25 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Office
- Finance
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Business office manager
Pawtucket Falls Health Care —Pawtucket, RI
- $82,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Office
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2026-27 Part-Time Office Manager (Temporary, 4 Hours/Day)
Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy —Lincoln, RI
- Temporary
- School experience
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Business Office Manager
AdviniaCare Providence —Providence, RI
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Administrative experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Payroll and Accounting Assistant - Salve Regina University

Salve Regina University -
Newport, RI

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Job Details

Full-time
9 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid parental leave
Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Accounting systems
Confidential information handling
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Finance
Enterprise software
Finance
Math
Accounting and finance experience
Associate's degree
Time & attendance systems

Full Job Description

Location: Newport, RI Category: Education Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Fri Jul 24 2026 Job Description:

BASIC FUNCTION:

Performs all activities necessary to process payroll, including maintaining and updating related records, filing tax reports and voluntary retirement deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting transactions and documents and documenting and updating procedures.

Performs other accounting/finance duties in support of the Business Office, such as but not limited to, those associated with accounts payable, purchasing and other areas as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Processes bi-weekly and student payrolls through Salve's enterprise system, Colleague, including timecard review and processing, supporting analysis schedules and reconciliations.
Process tax payments and file related reports.
Processes new employee and existing employee payroll documents timely and accurately.
Responds to employee requests for payroll-related information; provide assistance to University employees for payroll matters.
Trains employees on timecard system and related functionality; train University employees on other payroll related items as needed.
Update payroll processes as needed to remain current.
Serve as back-up to the Payroll Manager for all payroll related duties.
Update paid time off accrual balances.
Work with other University departments to enable timely and efficient payroll processing of students hires and terminations.
Review payroll related general ledger accounts and work with Payroll Manager for regular reconciliation.
Maintain working knowledge of University policies and apply them to payroll processes.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other accounting/finance duties in support of the Business Office, such as but not limited to, those associated with accounts payable and purchasing.
Performs all other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

N/A

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
This is an on-site position.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree in accounting or finance required
2-3 years demonstrated experience working in a business setting (i.e., accounting or finance role)
Proficient with financial systems, payroll systems, timekeeping systems.
Proficient with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint etc.)
Demonstrated ability to work independently, and as part of a team
Must possess strong analytical and math skills
Confidentiality is a must
Ability to handle difficult situations with students and staff
Ability to communicate effectively to the wide variety of employees served by the payroll office
Ability to work with set deadlines for each payroll and tax reporting cycle

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated payroll processing experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Experience with Colleague payroll processing
Experience in a higher education setting

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including (waiting periods apply):

health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire
403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions as well as access to advising services
long-term disability coverage
employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents
robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness Center

Other available benefits include:

supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac
Tuition Exchange scholarship program. Application available for qualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time
discounted pet insurance through ASPCA
student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI)
employee Assistance Program through Health Advocate
flexible spending health and dependent care accounts
health savings accounts
529 collegebound saver program
paid parental leave and adoption assistance

For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit https://salve.edu/human-resources/benefits.

Salve Regina University strives to cultivate belonging values through diversity, equity inclusion in order to foster a welcoming culture for our staff, faculty and students, as well as the wider community. Salve Regina University embraces all people with grace. No matter the path traveled to get here, the University acknowledges that many identities will intersect. Salve Regina belongs to all in its community.

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