Payroll Specialist 1

Position: PAYROLL SPECIALIST 1
* Under general supervision from the Payroll Specialist Supervisor; employee processes and distributes employee bi-weekly payroll; maintains payroll records (manually and/or automated); analyzes expenditures and/or receipts; may act as a lead worker. Work is confidential in nature.

* Verifies (manual or automated) employee attendance records; inputs data into a computerized payroll program; prepares paychecks for distribution; analyzes accounts, expenditures and revenues for purpose of preparing reports incorporated into Agency financial statements or internal reports; analysis also includes the auditing of invoices and client entitlements for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles; 2 responsibilities also include the preparation of documentation to ensure the processing of Agency payments.

* Maintains Agency records for the following: sick leave, vacation, overtime (paid/compensatory time), pay rates, travel reimbursements, deductions and employee personal data; prepares information regarding the above for inclusion in Agency reports.

* Files, scans, prepares special projects and assists co-workers as determined by department supervisor; answers employee inquiries regarding payroll matters. Acts as backup for Supervisor and provides resources on employee benefit related inquires.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

* Four courses or 12 months training or 12 months experience in accounting;

* 12 months training or 12 months experience in payroll processing (e.g., calculating payroll, employee with holdings, deductions, reporting and reconciliation, employer provided benefits, agency payroll charges, accrued leave disability buy-backs, direct deposits, garnishments);

* 12 months training or 12 months experience using human capital management software (e.g., People Soft HCM) to process payroll.

* Regular attendance, as governed by and in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, procedures, and laws, is regarded as an essential requirement of this classification.

* Associate degree in Business with emphasis in accounting principles;

* Or high school graduate plus minimum three years relevant Payroll Clerk experience;

* Or other equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm