Payroll Technician

Summary

Performs a series of responsible, complex technical-clerical tasks as part of the payroll management office; prepares, processes, and maintains payroll documents while performing paraprofessional accounting and/or finance duties; provides payroll and benefits billing information to employees/retirees.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
• Three (3) years of experience in payroll experience related to full-cycle payroll administration and accounting, some of which shall be at a level requiring independent judgement.
• Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of general payroll rules, procedures, and accounting practices.
• Knowledge of FCPS regulations and applicable state and federal benefits and tax laws.
• Strong computational skills to deal quickly and accurately with quantitative information.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, related technology, and software applications to collect, process, and analyze data.
• Good time management skills and ability to focus on details.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, tact, and initiative.
• Excellent human relations skills and ability to establish and maintain successful cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred

• Some college courses in accounting/finance.
  
  

Major Duties/Essential Functions

• Processes a large quantity of payroll actions for which accurate and timely completion is crucial to meeting payroll deadlines for the Division.
• Reviews and verifies payroll reports, researches, and corrects as needed.
• Maintains payroll information by reviewing, calculating, and entering data.
• Monitors personnel actions and makes necessary adjustments, using mathematical formulas, to leave and pay in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Assesses pay and withholdings based on policies to calculate supplemental payments.
• Uses ad hoc reporting tools from the time entry system to identify unauthorized leave usage and time reporting and resolves errors.
• Provides support to employees, supervisors, and time and attendance processors in the approval process to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Provides information to employees via phone, email, and walk-in inquiries regarding payroll policies and procedures.
• Prepares documents, forms, and correspondence incidental to the processing of payroll.
• Utilizes existing query and macro programs to identify and resolve discrepancies, create daily financial reports and arrears reports, and/or assist with the receivables interface.
• Assists with the reconciliation of unclaimed properties.
• Works closely with other offices to resolve issues and provide possible resolutions.
• May post, review, and reconcile journal entries and general ledger accounts.
• May process refunds, benefits billings, and vendor payments to meet COBRA, FCPS, and vendor contractual obligations.
• Performs duties as required or assigned.
  
  

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Salary Range

$60,613 - $102,317

Salary Grade

[Salary Information]

Unified Scale-Schedule A/Grade 013-FEU-OP

Office

Payroll Management

Contract Length

260-Day Contract

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Percent Full-Time

Full Time

Job Type

Finance/Accounting

Open

Until

Filled

Yes

Re-Adv.

Position

No