Application Technician 1 - Payroll Assistant

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County seeks an Application Technician 1 - Payroll Assistant to manage payroll preparation and time accounting for the Metro Parks & Recreation Department. The role requires precise payroll processing, report maintenance, and leave accounting oversight within a dynamic government environment.

Ideal candidates bring four years of related experience, strong skills in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Oracle-based platforms.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with four years of payroll-related applications/financial/technical experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Payroll processing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform payroll application functions with detailed knowledge of procedures.
• Maintain and distribute accurate payroll reports.
• Verify leave accounting records and monitor payroll transactions.
• Assist staff with payroll issues and resolve discrepancies.
• Interpret Civil Service and departmental policies related to payroll.

Skills

Payroll processing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Oracle-based platform

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Application Technician 1 - Payroll Assistant position is responsible for performing all duties related to the preparation and maintenance of the payroll and time accounting for the Metro Parks & Recreation Department.

Metro’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 184 parks and 107 miles of greenway. Metro Parks offers after school programs for children, activities for seniors (55+), cultural arts classes, dog parks, fitness classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more. It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Davidson County with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community.

This fast-paced, diverse, and multi-faceted environment might be just the place for you!

• Performing payroll application function requiring detailed knowledge of procedures
• Maintaining and distributing accurate reports needed for payroll.
• Maintaining/Verifying leave accounting records
• Performing, monitoring & reviewing daily transactions for payroll purposes
• Distributing and placing stop payments on payroll checks
• Assisting staff with payroll problems
• Interpreting Civil Service Rules and Policies and Departmental Policies related to payroll.
• Maintaining information for budgetary purposes
• Preparing various statistical reports and performing analysis utilizing various computer programs
• Collecting and analyzing data manually and by means of using a computer to address payroll issues within the department.
• Assists with other clerical/technical related activities as needed.
• Serve as relief for front desk.
• Works on special projects as needed.
• Maintaining grant information and division hours worked for budgetary purposes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of applications, financial and/or technical experience related to payroll.

*No Substitution

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office such as Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Payroll processing experience
• Experience with Oracle based platform

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.