Position: Payroll Data Entry
Location: Providence, RI
Contract Duration: 1 year

Hours: 8:30 – 4:00PM with two (2) 15-minute paid breaks, and one (1) 30-minute unpaid lunch.

In the Department of Administration Division of Accounts and Control Office of Central Payroll

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom assignments are received in outline form; work is reviewed for conformance with federal and state laws and rules, as well as department policies.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

• Conduct pre-audit of documents and/or computer files received in a centralized office in connection with, payroll vouchers, adjustment vouchers, state payrolls and pension payrolls to determine their accuracy, legality and compliance with federal regulations and state policies and procedures.
• To update and maintain state payroll and pension data.
• To examine personnel and pension action forms, payroll vouchers and payroll deductions to determine accuracy and proper authorization, and ensure associated payments and deductions are made as authorized.
• To correct erroneous payroll and pension payments, update computer files with such corrections and communicate with departments regarding corrections and the proper processing of payroll and pension forms.
• To assure the legality, accuracy, and propriety of department financial transactions by verifying their conformance to federal and state laws, personnel rules, contractual agreements, administrative regulations, and department policies and procedures.
• To review various business processes and practices used for effectiveness, economy, efficiency and compliance with federal and state laws, policies and procedures, as well as internal policies and procedures.

To provide instruction and advice to state employees and departments and act as a liaison between the department, other state agencies and vendors.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• update and maintain state payroll and pension data: 4 years (Required)
• pre-audit of documents: 3 years (Required)
• adjustment vouchers, state payrolls and pension payrolls: 6 years (Required)

Work Location: In person