Payroll Specialist Supervisor

State of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia's Department of Public Safety in Atlanta seeks a Payroll Specialist Supervisor to lead payroll operations, supervise staff, and ensure accurate processing in compliance with GAAP and regulations. This role requires coordinating payroll calendars and preparing required tax and government reports.

Primary duties include supervising staff, managing payroll transactions, reconciling data, and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; 4 years payroll/accounting experience with 1 year in a lead role, or 6 years payroll/accounting with 1 year in a lead role, or 1 year at lower level.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
• Manages payroll operations and related transactions.
• Applies GAAP, state or federal fiscal guidelines, and agency policies to establish tables/records of payroll transactions.
• Review financial data and assign entries or apply accounting control measures.
• Coordinates with the State Accounting Office Payroll Calendar to ensure timelines for payroll.
• Perform all monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports, including IRS and GA revenue filings.
• Records financial activity and reconciles payroll entries, deductions, and wires.
• Reconciles payroll data with complex rules and regulations using advanced research.
• Surveys operations to identify payroll needs and develops improvements using current technology.
• Designs, coordinates, and oversees internal payroll projects.

Skills

Payroll operations

Staff supervision

GAAP knowledge

IRS reporting

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Payroll Specialist Supervisor Agency: Department of Public Safety Job Requisition ID: JR0000007276 Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America) Compensation Details: $55,000 - $80,000

Location: Atlanta- DPS Headquarters- Finance Paygrade - L Job Code – FIP043

Annual Salary: $55,000 - $80,000

The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) oversees the day-to-day operation of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Capitol Police and the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVE). The mission of the Department is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents and visitors to our state. DPS is currently accepting applications for the rewarding and challenging position of Payroll Specialist Supervisor. Payroll Specialist Supervisor supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Manages payroll operations and related transactions for a department or agency. Supervises and plans work of assigned staff. Administers and interprets policies and government regulations and advises management on law changes or proposed legislation affecting payroll processes.

Only applicants chosen for interview will be contacted.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
• Manages payroll operations and related transactions.
• Applies GAAP, state or federal fiscal guidelines, and agency policies to establish tables/records of payroll transactions, review financial data, and assign entries or apply accounting control measures to proper accounts.
• Coordinates with the State Accounting Office Payroll Calendar to ensure timelines are met for the payroll section.
• Perform all monthly, quarterly, and annual reports related to payroll, including those that are due to the Internal Revenue Service and Georgia Department of Revenue.
• Manages the recording of financial activity and the reconciliation of employee additions, deletions, and any transactions related to payroll, including deductions and wires.
• Reconciles payroll data and transactions requiring the knowledge of complex rules and regulations and the use of advanced research and/or problem-solving skills.
• Surveys operations to ascertain payroll needs and to recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems using current computer technology.
• Designs, coordinates, and oversees internal projects impacting payroll and deductions.
• This is an unclassified position unless filled by a classified employee.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of payroll/accounting job-related experience, which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role over payroll functions; or six (6) years of payroll/accounting job-related experience, which includes one (1) year experience as a lead worker, team lead, or supervisory role over payroll functions; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Payroll Spec 3 (FIP042) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.