Payroll Tech

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The State Accounting Office (SAO) provides accounting and financial reporting expertise for the State and is statutorily responsible for statewide financial reporting. The SAO also provides enterprise oversight and management of the State’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, accounting policy development, financial business process improvement recommendations, and management of the payroll and accounting shared service centers.

Under direct supervision, collects, codes, verifies and processes payroll information and related transactions. Answers questions from customers, government agencies and payroll administration companies. Maintains records and files and provides technical support to assigned area.

• Successfully pass a background check, including, criminal background/records check, employment and education verification, employment reference checks, credit evaluation and professional license checks, where applicable
• Upon, and throughout, employment, both reside and work in the State of Georgia; and
• Have current legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The SAO does not sponsor, or support employment based on non-immigrant visas, now or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B, F1, M1, J1, E2 or any other visa category

• High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience.

• Enters, processes/records/transmits, and proofs payroll data submitted by various agencies accurately and against firm deadlines
• Processes and enters garnishments, levies, and other court ordered payments into payroll panels
• Audits job data transactions for accuracy by analyzing Payroll System calculation; researches and applies corrective action with support of higher-level staff as needed
• Calculates, verifies, and processes deductions; disburses payments in accordance with established timelines
• Reviews, processes, and verify paychecks for new hire and terminated employees and maintains spreadsheets to monitor and code exceptions
• Reviews and verifies earnings transactions and maintains spreadsheets to monitor exceptions
• Maintains discretion and confidentiality related to all payroll data
• Exhibits professional demeanour in all correspondence and interactions with customers, leadership, and team members
• Performs general clerical responsibilities related to payroll and administrative-related functions
• Contributes to the success of Payroll Shared Services by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned with a positive attitude and team-oriented spirit

• Detail oriented, exhibiting strong organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Exhibit high level of discretion and confidentiality
• Self-motivated, organized and effectively achieves team goals
• Team player who works well in a collaborative environment
• Strong work ethic with willingness to work against hard deadlines
• Motivated to learn and excel for promotional opportunities
• Ability to…