Payroll & Budget Operations Lead

UNAVAILABLE; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

County Government seeks a fiscally skilled professional to provide payroll, purchasing, and budget support. The role includes processing payroll, auditing timesheets, preparing reports, and assisting in budget development.

The position requires at least three years in related fiscal duties or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus fingerprint background checks under RAP Back policies. Work is in a general office setting.

Qualifications

• Three years of related experience in purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and other fiscal duties, or equivalent education/experience.
• Background check via fingerprinting and RAP Back program enrollment as per policy.
• Must demonstrate ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Manages payroll processing for the department, including timesheet auditing and final pay calculations.
• Processes purchasing requests, verifies invoices, and ensures timely vendor payments.
• Closes monthly expenditures and conducts asset audits.
• Assists with budget preparation and fiscal program development.
• Maintains payroll and financial records and supports back-up accounting tasks.
• Coordinates with vendors and monitors contract payments for compliance.
• Provides payroll training and answers staff inquiries on payroll procedures.

Skills

Payroll processing

Budget procedures

General accounting

Contract administration

Data analysis

Spreadsheet proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Financial reporting

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

Payroll software

ERP/purchasing system

Spreadsheet software (Excel)

Job description

County Government seeks a fiscally skilled professional to provide payroll, purchasing, and budget support. The role includes processing payroll, auditing timesheets, preparing reports, and assisting in budget development.

The position requires at least three years in related fiscal duties or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus fingerprint background checks under RAP Back policies. Work is in a general office setting.