Payroll Specialist

POSITION: Payroll Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Auditor

WORK SCHEDULE: M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM

JOB CATEGORY: Non-exempt

SALARY: Up to $50,000 annually

STATUS: Full-time

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting preferred.
• Two years of payroll administration experience required.

Requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Public service orientation and commitment to excellent and genuine customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software.
• Thorough knowledge of payroll tax and compliance standards.
• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employee’s hourly rates, salaries, other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, and other information.
• Maintains employee records (new hires, terminations, pay changes)
• Reviews timecards for completeness and import timekeeping (LOW Payroll interface or manual uploads).
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other deductions.
• Performs accounts payable functions for providers/vendors of employee benefits and other deductions.
• Corresponds and problem solves in a professional manner with staff, co-workers, and leadership.
• Works with Human Resources as it relates to new hires, deduction changes, and various items.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals
• Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
• Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness
• Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)
• Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

Essential Job Duties:

Holds a shared responsibility for ensuring that payday is a success. Working under the direct supervision of the Chief Deputy Auditor, the person in this position will perform the following:

Benefits 

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals
• Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
• Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness
• Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)
• Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources