Payroll Assistant (Grade 12)

City of Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Huntsville’s Finance Department is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support the Payroll Division with bi-weekly payroll processing, verification of payroll data, and documentation in line with established procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with related experience, and prefers knowledge of Munis and Kronos; notary certification must be obtained within three months of hire. This is a full-time position in Huntsville, AL.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years of related experience in administrative support, payroll, accounting or finance.
• Experience in advanced administrative support, payroll administration, accounting, finance or related field.
• Munis and Kronos timekeeping software experience is desired.
• Notary Public within 3 months of hire or promotion date.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced administrative support to the Payroll Division of Finance.
• Verify payroll information bi-weekly and follow established processes to record/pay checks.
• Work under general supervision with performance reviews via observations, conferences and reports.

Skills

Advanced administrative support

Payroll administration

Accounting

Finance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Munis

Kronos

Job description

THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE’S FINANCE DEPARTMENT WANTS YOU!

The City of Huntsville’s Finance department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our Payroll Assistant position.

Exciting Finance Opportunities for Smart and Talented People.

About our Department:

The Finance Department is responsible for monitoring the financial performance for all City departments, managing the procurement of goods and services for the city, and managing the city’s cash flow from taxes, resources, and debt. Finance further provides the citizens of Huntsville, elected officials, city departments and other parties financial services and financial management information.

Payroll Assistant Position at a Glance:

This is advanced administrative support to the Payroll Division of Finance. Work involves a bi-weekly cycle of fiscal work in verifying all current payroll information; following established processes in recording information; and using information as a basis for pay checks. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed by observation, conferences, and reports.

Qualifications and Necessary Special Requirements:

High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency supplemented by two (2) years of work-related experience in advanced administrative support, payroll administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field is required; experience in Munis and Kronos timekeeping software is desired; supplemental courses in bookkeeping and accounting desired.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Must obtain a Notary Public within three (3) months of hire or promotion date.

Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request