Finance Department Specialist - Payroll
Listed on 2025-12-27
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Finance & Banking
Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst
Finance Department Specialist – Payroll
The City of Elyria is currently seeking a Finance Department Specialist for Payroll to join our Finance Department. This position is primarily responsible for the processing of payroll for the city, maintaining finance records, creating correspondence, working with insurance vendors, and other paperwork, acting as a liaison between the Finance department and department heads as necessary.
Establish proactive and effective working relationships with supervisors and employees that foster trust, confidence and mutual respect; make sound recommendations in a timely manner based on established policies, evaluating the facts and suitable courses of action; listen actively and communicate in an open and honest manner; diffuse emotionally charged situations to get others to focus on the real issues.
Maintain a thorough understanding of and adhere to the current Finance Department policies, procedures, Union contracts, rules and regulations.
Key Responsibilities- Maintenance of accurate and up‑to‑date records of employee pay, hours worked, deductions, and tax information. Maintain employee records, including new hires, terminations, and salary changes.
- Collaborate with the human resources department to maintain employee data. Generate payroll reports for management.
- Update employee information during annual enrollment with changes to deductions and benefits and issue tax forms and related documentation. Assist employees with completion of forms and documentation. Audit information for accuracy and ensure it is up to date.
- Respond to employee questions and concerns about payroll, resolve issues employees and managers may have with timesheets, paychecks and other payroll matters.
- Ensure all Federal and State regulations are met including accurate tax with holdings and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and pension compliance. Complete and file state quarterly wage reports. Calculate, report and submit pension reports and payments to OPERS and OP&F.
Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, business or related field, or an Associate’s degree with 3-5 years of demonstrated finance generalist experience.
Knowledge of
: principals, concepts and practices of finance and accounting including generally accepted accounting principles, general ledgers, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll (depending on assignment); knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the functions and operations of the department.
Computer operations – specifically Microsoft Office applications. Ability to: maintain highly confidential and sensitive information; establish effective work priorities through strong organizational skills; work independently in the absence of specific instruction; prepare accurate documentation and reports; utilize Excel, PowerPoint and Word; communicate effectively; develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Wage ScaleGrade 8 – Minimum $62,192.00 to Maximum $87,110.40
TO APPLYAll applicants: please forward your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in this position, why you think you are a good match, and how you think you can contribute to the City of Elyria as Finance Department Specialist for Payroll. All application materials must be received by Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:30 pm. Mail, email or deliver the materials to:
175 South Third Street, Suite 510
Columbus, Ohio 43215
As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Elyria does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, military status, veteran’s status, genetic information, disability, ancestry, familial status, or on any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.
Job Posting StatusOpen – Posted December 22, 2025 – Closing January 2, 2026 11:59 PM
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