SUMMARY: Under general supervision, maintains accurate and process payroll records.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Communicate with schools and departments assigned time-keepers to monitor time-cards;
• Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating and entering data
• Provides payroll information by answering employee’s questions and requests;
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential;
• Prepares deposits for direct deposit, payroll taxes and State retirement;
• Generate and transmit payroll file to County;
• Responds to and processes employee garnishments when received.
• Release funds for direct deposit, State retirement, federal and state taxes;
• Prepare ending payroll verifications for State retirement;
• Process W2’s and submit required reports to the Internal Revenue Service;
• Assists in completion of federal, state reports as required
• Provides for internal controls on systems, processes, and resources
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; AND three (3) years of experience in accounting and/or payroll; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with automated time management systems (i.e. Kronos) preferred.

Required Knowledge of:

• Payroll and accounting systems.
• General math skills and financial software
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping, reporting and retention.

Required Skills in:

• Analyzing information and attention to detail,
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard software such as Microsoft Office and some specialized software; functioning standard office equipment.
• Assessing, prioritizing and completing multiple tasks and demands simultaneously.
• Working independently.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.