Payroll Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Payroll Manager or designee, coordinates all aspects of the county’s payroll functions. Performs a variety of complex, analytical and technical duties in support of error-free time records, payroll processing, and general ledger posting. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Two years of payroll administration, bookkeeping, accounts payable or finance to including general ledger accounting and payroll processing.
• Must be able to successfully complete accounting and excel computer skills tests.
• Successful completion of either of the following course areas within six months of employment:

o Governmental Accounting - minimum of 8 Continuing Professional Education Hours.

o Payroll Courses in timekeeping, payroll accounting, federal reporting and compliance, or deductions and taxes – minimum of 12 hours Continuing Professional Education Hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Public sector experience and governmental accounting
• Experience in administration of pay rules within an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) and/or electronic timekeeping and scheduling system.
• Supervisory experience.
• Professional certification in human resources, payroll, accounting, or related field.