Payroll Specialist: Precise Pay & Compliance Expert

City-of-Amarillo; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is seeking a Payroll Clerk to process biweekly payroll via direct deposit and manage related records. You will audit salary payments, timekeeping, and deductions, and provide timely payroll information.

The role requires strong communication, accuracy, and the ability to handle confidential data in a fast-paced environment. Working with HR/Benefits, you will maintain payroll data, generate reports, and resolve discrepancies while adhering to policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years’ payroll processing or bookkeeping experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems (Workday) preferred.
• Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Must be detail oriented and capable of meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll via direct deposit with accuracy.
• Audit salary payments, time records, overtime calculations and deductions.
• Update payroll data in computerized systems and records.
• Prepare payroll reports and respond to inquiries from employees.
• Coordinate with HR/Benefits on hires, terminations and rate changes.
• Ensure compliance with policies, rules, and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Confidential information handling

Time management

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday payroll system

Excel

10-key adding machine

Job description

The City of Amarillo is seeking a Payroll Clerk to process biweekly payroll via direct deposit and manage related records. You will audit salary payments, timekeeping, and deductions, and provide timely payroll information.

The role requires strong communication, accuracy, and the ability to handle confidential data in a fast-paced environment. Working with HR/Benefits, you will maintain payroll data, generate reports, and resolve discrepancies while adhering to policies and regulations.