Senior Payroll Technician; Corrections

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS:INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

Under direction, the purpose of the position is to perform advanced and specialized payroll functions according to generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Employees in this job classification function in a senior support capacity to accomplish assigned tasks according to established practices and guidelines of the assigned department. Work includes and is not limited to the preparation, review, reconciliation, recording, processing, balancing and distribution of payroll and related data.

Individuals assigned to this position are expected to: show professional conduct, be attentive to detail, demonstrate a high degree of accuracy, handle work flow consistently and efficiently, meet deadlines, follow through, keep work organized and easily accessible, think independently, problem solve, work with employees at all levels of the organization in dealing with payroll issues, be discrete and confidential in handling job responsibilities.

This position is unique in that it performs complex and paraprofessional-level payroll duties.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs and integrates all activities toward the achievement of established goals and objectives.
• Assists personnel, administration, auditors, outside agencies, etc. (e.g., payroll procedures, agreement requirements, timecards, wages paid, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and resolving individual payroll issues, conveying information, etc.
• Performs payroll work and accounts maintenance functions according to generally accepted accounting principles, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work.
• Participates in payroll cross-training initiatives to acquire knowledge and skill sets to support the efficient and accurate functioning of the assigned work unit.
• Prepares and participates in the process and issuance of the full payroll pay period; examines wages and payroll records for accuracy; maintains and updates critical logs, records, backup files, lists, and accounts, as applicable to the assigned functional area.
• Maintains payroll information, scanned files and records for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Performs verification and reconciliation tasks for payroll accounting activities according to department checks and balances procedures; performs follow-up on any issues as applicable, including management of personnel’s leave accruals.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures, by effectively becoming familiar with County Policy and Union Agreement(s), and by adhering to government entities’ requirements such as the IRS. Assures compliance with FSLA.
• Oversight of proper payments to employees while on Worker’s Compensation, FMLA, FLSA, and Military leave.
• Responsible for the management and manipulation of the department's unique 24-hour work schedule. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• As an employee of Corrections, you may be required to report to work in times of disaster.
• May be required to work outside of the job description during times of disaster.
• May be required to work some evenings and/or weekends.
• Process travel reservations and Authorization/Expense Report for travelers in accordance with the established County policies, departmental procedures, and regulatory requirements. Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related or logical in assignment to the position, work includes and is not limited to accounting support…