Payroll Specialist: Accurate, Timely Pay & Compliance

City-of-Thomasvill; Fletcherville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City-of-Thomasvill is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage accurate and timely payroll for City employees. You will review time data, enter changes, reconcile records, and support auditors while maintaining confidentiality and strong internal controls.

Experience with payroll in government or public sector is preferred. The role requires attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and effective communication with HR, Finance, and employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of payroll, accounting, or closely related administrative experience.
• Preferred experience in local government or public sector payroll.
• Familiarity with retirement and benefits deductions and payroll tax reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process regular and special payrolls according to schedules.
• Enter and verify new hires, separations, and payroll changes.
• Reconcile payroll registers and correct discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records and prepare routine payroll reports.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and benefits providers on payroll matters and deadlines.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Excel

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

2 years related experience

Associate degree helpful

Payroll certification preferred

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

City-of-Thomasvill is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage accurate and timely payroll for City employees. You will review time data, enter changes, reconcile records, and support auditors while maintaining confidentiality and strong internal controls.

Experience with payroll in government or public sector is preferred. The role requires attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and effective communication with HR, Finance, and employees.