Payroll Specialist - In-Office (Tucson) | Finance & Risk

Pimasheriff; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County’s Finance & Risk Management Department seeks a Payroll Specialist to join the payroll team in Tucson. The role processes bi-weekly payroll for nearly 7,000 employees, audits time cards, and ensures compliance with federal and state laws and Merit System rules.

Apply for a hands-on position in an in-office setting. Qualified candidates will have an Associate degree in accounting or related field and at least two years of payroll experience, including timecard processing and payroll

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or closely related field is required or substituted by relevant experience.
• Minimum two years of payroll operations experience and processing electronic timecards.
• Experience with payroll taxes, filings, and regulatory compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll transactions in the county system following guidelines.
• Review timesheets and payroll entries for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconciliations as directed by senior staff.
• Assist with compiling payroll data for monthly, quarterly, and annual summaries.
• Provide routine payroll support to staff and vendors; answer questions as needed.
• Review manual payroll warrant requests for completeness and routing.

Skills

Payroll operations

Electronic timecards

HR policies time & attendance

Payroll taxes & regulatory compliance

Customer service

Excel

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Workday

ADP

Kronos

PeopleSoft

Job description

Pima County’s Finance & Risk Management Department seeks a Payroll Specialist to join the payroll team in Tucson. The role processes bi-weekly payroll for nearly 7,000 employees, audits time cards, and ensures compliance with federal and state laws and Merit System rules.

Apply for a hands-on position in an in-office setting. Qualified candidates will have an Associate degree in accounting or related field and at least two years of payroll experience, including timecard processing and payroll