Payroll Analyst

Position: Payroll Analyst (Multiple Openings)
(DAS) as a
** Payroll Analyst!
*** Audit timesheets, verify deductions, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations, including the Oregon Accounting Manual (OAM), GAAP, and collective bargaining agreements.
* Serve as a trusted resource for employees, supervisors, and agencies on payroll policies and procedures.
* Investigate and resolve payroll errors, manage over payments, and handle unique payroll scenarios.
* Support onboarding and exiting employees with benefits and insurance (ACA & COBRA).
* Partner with our Central Payroll team to improve process and ensure data is integrity.
* Two years of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information that must include accounting, financial or numerical data, or payroll processing;
** OR
* ** At least 96 quarter (64 semester) credit hours or an associate’s degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational technical school that includes 12 quarter (8 semester) hours in accounting, business, or finance;
** OR
* ** Possession of a Certified Payroll Professional’s (CPP) certificate;
** OR
* ** One year of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information that must include accounting, data, or payroll processing AND at least 44 quarter (29 semester) credit hours from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 8 quarter (5 semester) hours in accounting, business, or finance;
** OR
* ** One year of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information and must include accounting, data, or payroll processing AND possession of a payroll certification from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school.
* Demonstrated excellence in customer service, with experience supporting diverse populations.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word; adaptable to evolving software tools.
* Skilled in interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements, policies, auditing standards, and internal controls.
* Strong analytical skills with a focus on data accuracy and completeness.
* Detail-oriented, with solid understanding of payroll systems, accounting principles, and labor laws.
* Effective at solving problems in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
* Clear communicator, able to explain complex policies to various audiences.
* Preference may be given to candidates with experience in financial data research and auditing.
* Preference may be given to individuals with expertise and experience in researching and auditing financial data and/or financial systems.
** Important

Application Requirements **:
Attach a current
** resume and cover letter
** that clearly demonstrates how you meet the required qualifications. Your cover letter must address how you meet the desired attributes as listed in the posting. Carefully follow all instructions. Only complete applications received by the posted deadline will be considered.
* ** Comprehensive Health Coverage:
** Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
* ** Generous Paid Time Off:
** 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
* ** Retirement Benefits:
** Membership in  (PERS)/ (OPSRP).
* ** Wellness Resources:
** Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.
* ** Career Development:
** Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
* ** Commuting**:
Access to  - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.
* ** Student Loan Forgiveness:
** Potential eligibility for the  (PSLF) program.
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* This announcement will be used to fill one permanent, full-time, SEIU-represented Payroll Analyst position. We may use this posting to fill future vacancies.
* The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.
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