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Payroll Technician

City of Round Rock
Round Rock, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Technician position at City of Round Rock?

Description

At the City of Round Rock, we believe in delivering exceptional service to our community while fostering a workplace culture built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. As a Payroll Technician, you’ll be part of a small, dedicated team playing a vital role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time—supporting the people who serve our city every day.

If you're a detail-oriented payroll or accounting professional who enjoys working closely with others, solving problems, and supporting a mission-driven organization, we’d love to meet you.

Posted pay range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

Examples of Duties

As a key member of our payroll team, you’ll manage bi-weekly and monthly payroll processes and collaborate with departments across the City to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processes payroll for all employees on a bi-weekly basis;
  • Assumes primary responsibility for accurate preparation and compliance of the City payroll process;
  • Ensures City complies with Department of Labor standards and Internal Revenue Service legal requirements;
  • Regularly communicates with Department Directors, City Managers and all organizational staff regarding timesheet entry and submission deadlines, providing payroll reports to departments upon request, and providing payroll information to the Budget team as needed.
  • Primarily responsible for ensuring new employees are properly setup to be paid correctly, termed employees are inactivated appropriately, and changes for existing employees are implemented timely and correctly;
  • Assists, as needed, with budget preparation, including compiling worksheets, generating monthly reports, and monitoring expenditures;
  • Receives and processes assigned documentation and transactions from City departments such as payroll data; verify the data for accuracy and appropriate approvals; resolves/rectifies discrepancies by contacting city employees; and maintains accurate and complete files documenting the transactions;
  • Assists in gathering and compiling data for external audits;
  • Reviews and inputs data into computer systems, spreadsheets or logs relating to assigned duties, and reviews data for correctness and accuracy (i.e., payroll);
  • Maintains various computer systems, spreadsheets and logs and extracts data from those systems or logs for reporting purposes;
  • Processes and/or prepares outgoing hard copy and electronic correspondence, transaction reports and billings/monthly or year-end statements related to assigned duties such as, but not limited to, payroll notices, W-2’s, and required federal or state reports.
  • Assists in the printing, reviewing, and distribution of payments to employees, and
  • Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Experience And Training

We’re looking for someone who is not only technically skilled but also thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 3 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or bookkeeping (governmental payroll experience preferred).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems (experience with MUNIS is a plus).
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
  • Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.

Why Work for the City of Round Rock?

Stability & Purpose: Be part of a mission-driven organization that supports a vibrant, growing community.

Growth Opportunities: We invest in your professional development through training, mentorship, and career advancement.

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid holidays, and generous leave.

Tight-Knit Team Culture: Work in a small, supportive team where your contributions are valued and your ideas matter

Certificates And Licenses Required

  • Valid Class C Texas driver's license, preferred
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