Part-time Accountant

City of Holladay; Holladay (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Holladay is seeking a Part-time Accountant to perform payroll, timekeeping, and basic accounting duties under the Finance Director. The role includes processing payroll, maintaining records, and preparing related financial reports.

On-site work with potential flexible scheduling is available. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, plus coursework or experience in payroll and general ledger functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• At least 6 months of on-the-job training or vocational workshops plus 1 year of bookkeeping experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Valid Driver's License with periodic verifications.
• Pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll, inputs hours, calculates withholdings, issues checks.
• Maintain year-to-date payroll records and deductions.
• Balance payroll records and prepare related reports.
• Handle accounts payable processes including invoice verification and payments.
• Assist with internal audits and general ledger corrections.
• Maintain and balance accounting records.

Skills

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Timekeeping

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Payroll software

Job description

CITY OF HOLLADAY

4580 South 2300 East

Holladay, UT 84117

801-272-9450

www.holladayut.gov

PART-TIME ACCOUNTANT

Opening Date: November 2, 2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Hiring Range: $26.77 - $32.80 per hour DOQ Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt

The statements and information in this document are neither intended to nor do they create a contractual or other right on behalf of any person hired by the City.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Finance Director, performs a variety of complex, technical clerical duties as needed to expedite the day-to-day maintenance and processing of time records, payroll, benefit programs and related information. Also performs entry-level professional accounting duties.

SUPERVISOR:

Finance Director

SUPERVISE:

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Processes payroll; inputs and records employee work hours; files time sheets; prepares payroll; determines employee earnings; calculates employee withholdings (i.e., state taxes, federal taxes, Social Security, retirement, and insurance)
• Issues payroll checks and maintains year-to-date records of wages, deductions, taxes, and benefits.
• Maintains computerized payroll records showing employee pay rates, withholding allowances, benefit deductions, and, other authorized payroll withholdings.
• Maintains records of work time, sick leave, annual leave, and comp time accrual and usage; prepares and distributes leave reports.
• Makes federal withholding tax deposits; reconciles and generates checks for payroll deductions/benefits with various private, state and federal agencies; creates correcting general ledger entries for payroll, benefits and withholdings.
• Responds to employment questionnaires and surveys; completes or responds to employment verification requests from various lending institutions, local agencies or other organizations; processes and follows up on wage garnishments and levies by federal, state, and county court orders.
• Prepares and issues annual W-2’s and 1099s for tax purposes; prepares and processes various local, state, and federal reports as required; prepares monthly or quarterly financial reports and payments related to payroll, including federal taxes, state taxes, unemployment compensation, state industrial insurance, retirement, credit union, COBRA, etc.
• Monitors changes in tax laws; assures proper documentation related to applications, evaluations, letters, enrollment documents, W-4’s, I-9’s, and related materials; receives and processes workers' compensation claims, assures proper notification of state agencies and insurance carriers; prepares OSHA accident reports.
• Maintains and balances accounting records.
• Processes accounts payable including invoice verification, vendor communication, and payment processing.
• Assists with internal audits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. A minimum of six months of specialized training provided on-the-job or vocational workshops, plus one (1) year of experience in basic bookkeeping, accounting, etc.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver's License with periodic verifications by the City.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and payroll principles and processes.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy in stressful situations associated with public interaction.
• Ability to make decisions and use good judgment.
• Ability to work independently as well as take initiative and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and competency using Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to establish and maintain comprehensive records and files.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Employee(s) in this position perform in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Occasional physical exertion is required during set-up of special events. Talking, hearing, and seeing are required in the normal course of performing the job. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity is required to perform essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, and creative problem solving. Periodic local travel is required in the course of performing portions of job functions. Employees are expected to hold regular office hours during the City Hall normal business hours Monday through Friday with an option for a flexible or hybrid schedule, as negotiated and approved by their direct supervisor. Required to work after hours/weekends when deemed necessary.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position is Not Eligible for Remote Work – This role requires on-site presence at City Hall.

NOTICE:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. It is the policy of the City of Holladay to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Human Resources will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicants during the selection process. If you have special needs, please call 801-834-2577. In the interest of the workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body. The City of Holladay requires as a condition of employment, the use of direct payroll deposit to a bank or savings account.

This position is open until filled.

City of Holladay is an Equal Opportunity Employer