Payroll Technician

Payroll Technician

(Temporary)

Wage: $29-$30 per hour

Location: Bend, OR

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

Length: One Month

The Payroll Technician performs skilled payroll accounting and data‑entry functions to ensure employees are compensated accurately and on time. This role verifies payroll rates, hours, and retroactive payments; maintains financial and technical records; and applies sound judgment when identifying discrepancies or unusual activity. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and a solid understanding of payroll processes and regulations.

• Processes payroll, benefits, and related transactions in compliance with federal and state regulations and County policies
• Compiles, reviews, and verifies payroll, benefits, and related data for accuracy and completeness
• Reviews documents for compliance and determines appropriate payroll handling
• Checks payroll and benefits documents; reconciles transactions, records, and adjustments
• Processes employee timesheets, vacation and sick leave hours, and other payroll information
• Collects payroll, benefits, retirement, and administrative information and compiles data for reporting
• Calculates and reports federal and state payroll taxes; reconciles quarterly payroll tax information
• Maintains strict confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism in all interactions
• Performs additional duties as needed to support business operations

• County organization, operations, policies, and procedures
• General accounting standards, policies, procedures, and regulations
• Payroll accounting rules, regulations, methods, and procedures
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Applying accounting standards, procedures, and applicable federal and state payroll regulations
• Verifying and reconciling payroll information and maintaining accurate documentation and reports
• Researching and evaluating payroll and benefits issues, policies, and procedures
• Meeting strict deadlines and time frames for payroll processing and benefits enrollments

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Three years of accounting experience
• Experience with retroactive payments