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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 records. |
| 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, identifies and calculates payroll adjustments, and process these adjustments through the City's automated systems
- Calculates and prepares 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 garnishment and levy procedures and payroll deductions
- Writes/drafts routine correspondence
- Interprets and explains payroll operations and policies to others.
- Maintains payroll guidelines by following internal controls and procedures
- 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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| 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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