Purpose: |
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Under general supervision, perform specialized payroll work in the Payroll Office in one or more of the following areas: time and attendance system, payroll adjustments, payroll interfaces, garnishments, and payroll runs. |
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Monitors biweekly time and attendance system (TAS) reporting, and assist timekeepers and coworkers in solving TAS problems.
- Researches payroll problems and time entry anomalies identify and calculate payroll adjustments, and process these adjustments through the City's automated systems.
- Calculates and prepare special payroll checks, including supplemental checks, replacement checks, and check reversals.
- Performs gross-to-net computations for payrolls involving tax exempt and tax deferred deductions, and cash and non-cash benefits.
- Processes IRS and court orders, including child support garnishments, tax levies, federal bankruptcy orders, and student loan garnishments.
- Updates garnishment and levy procedures to reflect current laws and regulations.
- Counsels employees on tax options and withholding, garnishment and levy procedures, and payroll deductions.
- Writes/drafts routine correspondence.
- Interprets and explain payroll operations and policies to others.
- Coordinates division/section activities with other divisions/sections.
- Compiles data and information for reports, including tax information returns and other regulatory reports.
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Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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None.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of payroll and tax programs sufficient to perform job tasks.
- Knowledge of general personnel and payroll policy and procedures.
- Knowledge of automated accounting and payroll systems.
- Skill in identifying and resolving problems or situations requiring the understanding of payroll principles and the exercise of good judgment.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus three (3) years of related experience in automated payroll operations
- Education may substitute for experience up to 2 years
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Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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