Junior Government Payroll Specialist

County of Maui; Wailuku (HI); Sur place; USD 53 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The County of Maui is seeking a payroll specialist to coordinate and perform professional payroll processing for its semi-monthly payroll. The role requires handling timesheets, processing payroll checks, and generating reports with accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and at least six months of payroll experience, with knowledge of payroll laws and garnishments.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience: bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field; six months of payroll accounting work experience.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate, lead, and perform professional payroll processing activities for the County’s semi-monthly payroll.
• Assist with payroll checks, reports, and related documentation from timesheets to processing.
• Review payroll claims for accuracy, completeness, and legality of earnings and deductions.
• Verify adjustments and supporting documentation for payroll actions.
• Process payroll data through databases and information systems.
• Prepare procedures and milestones for payroll projects (e.g., FLSA, time and attendance).
• Track exceptional pay situations and resolve discrepancies.
• File reports and payments to agencies and financial institutions for taxes, retirement, and other withholdings.
• Reconcile payroll data and support the development and implementation of payroll procedures.
• Provide training on payroll applications as needed.

Connaissances

Payroll processing

Spreadsheet usage

Formation

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Outils

Spreadsheets

Description du poste

The County of Maui is seeking a payroll specialist to coordinate and perform professional payroll processing for its semi-monthly payroll. The role requires handling timesheets, processing payroll checks, and generating reports with accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and at least six months of payroll experience, with knowledge of payroll laws and garnishments.