Payroll Specialist — Government Benefits & Compliance

City of Flagstaff; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASRS retirement match

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

The City of Flagstaff is seeking a detail-oriented payroll professional to support daily and monthly payroll operations, including reviewing timecards for compliance with federal and state laws, as well as City policies and practices. This position also plays an important role in reconciling monthly health insurance and employee benefit costs and processing payments.

Two years of payroll experience is required, with a possible substitution by education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Two years of payroll experience.
• Combination of education and relevant experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years of governmental accounting or record keeping experience preferred.
• A.A. degree or higher in Business Administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Review timecards for compliance with City policy, procedures and payroll laws.
• Reconcile monthly health insurance and employee benefit costs and processing payments.
• Process payments for direct deposits, pay cards and checks.
• Prepare and enter journal entries and financial reports from accounting data.
• Assist auditors by providing reports and resolving questions.
• Maintain and update payroll related forms and records.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

A.A. degree or higher in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Payroll systems

Job description

The City of Flagstaff is seeking a detail-oriented payroll professional to support daily and monthly payroll operations, including reviewing timecards for compliance with federal and state laws, as well as City policies and practices. This position also plays an important role in reconciling monthly health insurance and employee benefit costs and processing payments.

Two years of payroll experience is required, with a possible substitution by education.