PAYROLL CLERK

Job Description

The payroll clerk prepares the bi-weekly payroll for all City employees. Also is responsible for completing all monthly quarterly and annual payroll reports. Reviews departmental payroll submissions for accuracy and keeps related documents. Also works closely with the human resources department to review changes in employee pay rates accruals tax deductions insurance deductions retirement coverage savings allotments garnishments and any other changes requested on personnel action forms. Balances general ledger accounts to predetermine payroll totals. Prepares the direct deposit file for submission to our third party agent and prints out checks for those employees not participating in direct deposit. The payroll clerk computes payment of all payroll taxes and other liabilities (federal tax state tax FICA PERA). Balances and prepares all City Form W-2's. Also is responsible for the correct preparation of final checks for terminating employees. The payroll clerk also trains all new employees who are responsible for timekeeping in the computer system. The position is also responsible for enforcing the City's policies and procedures concerning timekeeping payroll and accruals. From time to time this position will be required to answers employee questions concerning wages taxes deductions and any other payroll issues. The payroll clerk also trains all new employees who are responsible for timekeeping in the computer system. The position is also responsible for enforcing the City's policies and procedures concerning timekeeping payroll and accruals. From time to time this position will be required to answer employee questions concerning wages taxes deductions and any other payroll issues.

Additional Information

STARTING HOURLY PAY: $15.94 p/h MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma (GED) supplemented by college level courses in accounting with an emphasis in payroll Two (2) years or more years experience in payroll accounting Computer literate in Microsoft Excel and Word Valid Driver's License (state of residence) Must meet City's insurability requirements Other Conditions: Must pass a background check PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree in accounting or business administration

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