Payroll & Compliance Specialist - Public Sector

City of Apple Valley; Apple Valley (MN); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Apple Valley is seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, deductions, taxes and related reporting for all employees. This role requires handling confidential data, coordinating with payroll systems, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The position also supports vendor payments for benefits, responds to payroll inquiries, and assists with audits and annual reporting.

Competenze

• Two years post-secondary education/training in accounting.
• Two years of payroll processing and reporting experience.
• CPP certification or obtain within 12 months of appointment.
• Knowledge of general accounting, tax laws and payroll regulations.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong organization and accuracy in payroll processing.
• Professional written and oral communication skills.

Mansioni

• Maintain and update employee payroll records and master files.
• Process bi-weekly payroll checks and verify deductions and taxes.
• Handle monthly FIRE payroll processing and related withholdings.
• Process ACH direct deposits and other payroll deductions.
• Respond to complex payroll questions and monitor tax changes.
• Ensure proper documentation for new hires and enrollments.
• Coordinate with payroll vendor for data input and retrieval.
• Prepare reports for government agencies and audits.
• Compute special payments and adjustments (bonuses, overtime, etc.).
• Assist with grant budgets and labor contract costing.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency.

Conoscenze

Payroll processing experience

Strong computer skills

Attention to detail

Independent work capability

Professional communication

Formazione

Two years post-secondary education/training in accounting

Associate degree or above in accounting or related field

CPP certification

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Apple Valley is seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, deductions, taxes and related reporting for all employees. This role requires handling confidential data, coordinating with payroll systems, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The position also supports vendor payments for benefits, responds to payroll inquiries, and assists with audits and annual reporting.