Payroll Specialist: Payables & Compliance

Phenix City, AL; Phenix City (AL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City of Phenix City in Alabama seeks a payroll-focused professional to assist the Comptroller with processing the City’s payroll, maintaining employee records, and managing vacation and sick leave accruals. The role includes accounts payable related to payroll and safeguarding accurate records.

Responsibilities include reviewing timesheets, generating checks and direct deposits, balancing payroll accounts, preparing vendor payments, and assisting with year-end forms.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of payroll laws and city ordinances.
• Strong math, reading, and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Process the City’s payroll under supervision and review timesheets.
• Enter accruals, balance vacation and sick leave, and prepare vendor payments.
• Print checks and direct deposit advices; balance payroll-related accounts.
• Assist with 941 and W‑2 preparation and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Cross-train in accounting and revenue processes; perform routine duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Payroll processing

Accounting knowledge

Verbal communication

Reading comprehension

Mathematical accuracy

Attention to detail

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Herramientas

Payroll software

Descripción del empleo

City of Phenix City in Alabama seeks a payroll-focused professional to assist the Comptroller with processing the City’s payroll, maintaining employee records, and managing vacation and sick leave accruals. The role includes accounts payable related to payroll and safeguarding accurate records.

Responsibilities include reviewing timesheets, generating checks and direct deposits, balancing payroll accounts, preparing vendor payments, and assisting with year-end forms.