Payroll & Administrative Coordinator

City of Laredo; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Laredo seeks an administrative and office support specialist to assist a City department with payroll, budget processes, and personnel records. The role emphasizes accurate bookkeeping, vendor management, travel arrangements, and responsive customer service.

Candidates should have an Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours and at least five years of advanced administration experience, plus strong knowledge of MS Office and proper documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 60 completed college hours.
• At least five (5) years of experience in advanced administration support.

Responsibilities

• Manages and processes Payroll for the department.
• Oversees Purchasing for the department; prepares requisitions and purchase orders.
• Assists with hiring by opening requisitions and scheduling interviews.
• Prepares and processes travel for the department.
• Assists with department calls and provides customer service.
• Performs bookkeeping: recording financial transactions, AR/AP, and transfers; maintains petty cash and inventories.

Skills

Payroll processing

Budgeting

Customer service

Record keeping

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

Associates degree or 60 college hours

5+ years advanced admin support

Tools

Microsoft Office

AS400

Job description

The City of Laredo seeks an administrative and office support specialist to assist a City department with payroll, budget processes, and personnel records. The role emphasizes accurate bookkeeping, vendor management, travel arrangements, and responsive customer service.

Candidates should have an Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours and at least five years of advanced administration experience, plus strong knowledge of MS Office and proper documentation practices.