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Payroll/Accounts Payable Coordinator

City of Southgate
Southgate, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2026

The City of Southgate is hiring for the following position:

PAYROLL/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE COORDINATOR

FULL TIME – 40 HOURS PER WEEK

$22.62 PER HOUR

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

Responsible for payroll operations. Responsible for all personnel related insurance programs. Processes worker's compensation, MIOSHA and pension duties and reports. Performs related duties as required.

Work is performed with independence under the general supervision of the Finance and Assistant Finance Directors.

Will assign and check the work of those assigned to assist in payroll or accounts payable tasks.

AND AND

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties: (These examples include of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)

1. Responsible for preparing and processing payroll for City, golf course and court. Maintaining necessary

payroll and related information, records and reports.

2. Responsible for all personnel related insurance programs including coordination, communication and records and reports.

3. Processes worker's compensation claims and payments.

4. Processes MIOSHA records and reports.

5. Prepares and maintains various records and reports.

6. Handles pension information, records and reports.

7. Assists department with other duties as needed.

8. Performs related duties as required.

AND AND FOR

All of the following functions, qualifications, knowledges, skills, abilities (KSA's) and duties are essential. An employee in this class, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the following:

Knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies governing a variety of City office processes, including payroll and City fees and charges.

Skill in the operation of a computer, calculator, typewriter, facsimile, copy machines and other standard office equipment.

Knowledge of basic office procedures and practices and skill in applying them in performing general duties and maintaining official City records. ·

Ability to perform work accurately and timely while maintaining confidentiality regarding accounting information.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees and the general public and city officials.

Ability to work effectively with numbers to complete duties 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9.

Required training and experience includes graduation from high school and two years of related experience including payroll processing experience.

Ability to review and analyze labor contracts and insurance benefit agreements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may abe made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Pay: From $22.62 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23

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