ACA/ Payroll Specialist

Cameron County; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Sick and Annual Leave

Retirement System

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Cameron County is seeking a payroll clerk to perform payroll processing, maintain personnel files, and prepare required payroll reports. The role operates under the County Auditor's direction in Brownsville, Texas.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in accounting or related experience, with knowledge of Excel and Word, and the ability to handle confidential payroll information.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll processing and confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with county staff and public.
• Familiarity with payroll-related regulations and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and maintain personnel files.
• File monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports as required.
• Assist in accounting for all county payroll functions.
• Coordinate with the County Auditor and other staff to meet payroll deadlines.

Skills

Payroll processing

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Associate's in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Salary: $44,100.00 (D.O.Q)

SECTION I-JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs financial duties associated with processing of county payroll. Assist in the accounting of all countywide payroll functions. Process payroll, maintain personnel files, and file monthly, quarterly, annual payroll reports, as required. Other duties as assigned. This position is under the direction of the County Auditor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

All duties associated with payroll processing, personnel file maintenance, payroll reports, insurances, voluntary deductions, time and attendance, and review of all county payroll information. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of employee personnel records. Familiar with payroll processing, excel and word programs.

SECTION II-JOB REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate's in Accounting (closely related field), or equivalent work related experience. Preferred at a minimum 1 year of payroll related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledgeable in Federal and State guidelines for payroll related issues including maintenance, internal control, and payroll taxes. Ability to effectively respond to questions and complaints and ability to maintain effective working relationships with County employees, elected officials, governmental representatives, precinct constituents, outside agencies and the general public.

SECTION III-JOB DIMENSIONS

CONTACTS:

External Contacts: General public and/or other agencies.

Internal Contacts: Constant contact with Dept. Heads and Elected /Appointed Officials and frequent contact with other County Employees. Communicating is primarily face-to-face, via telephone and through written communication.

RESPONSIBILITY

Will handle confidential information relative to payroll related issues. Answers to Department Supervisor and County Auditor.

DIFFICULTY:

Coordinate with staff to ensure teamwork and meet payroll deadlines.

WORKING CONDITION

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 20 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting for long periods, standing, walking, reaching and twisting to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Will be required to do field audits on various county departments.

This is not a Civil Service covered position.

BENEFITS:

• Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System and Paid Holidays.
• Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.