Public Sector Payroll & Payables Specialist

Linn County, IA; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IPERS retirement plan

Wellness program

On-site fitness center

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Linn County in Iowa is seeking a Payroll & Payables Specialist to manage bi-weekly payrolls, vendor payments, and record accuracy. The role emphasizes compliance with county, state, and federal policies while delivering excellent service to internal and external customers.

You will process payroll data, maintain records, train staff, troubleshoot systems, and prepare reports for IPERS, W‑2s, and 1099s. This window outlines daily responsibilities and expectations in a public sector setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or closely related field.
• Two to four years of experience in payroll or accounts payable, preferably in a public sector agency.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payrolls, including authorizations and off-cycle corrections.
• Maintain payroll data accuracy including taxes, benefits, garnishments, and PTO.
• Prepare compliance reports and filings (IPERS, W‑2s, COBRA, unemployment).
• Process payments to vendors weekly and reconcile statements.
• Manage vendor records and tax ID validation; oversee 1099 preparation and submission.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee/vendor data and support audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data accuracy

Compliance

Customer service

Training staff

Accounts payable

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

GovSense

LinnTOT

Job description

Linn County in Iowa is seeking a Payroll & Payables Specialist to manage bi-weekly payrolls, vendor payments, and record accuracy. The role emphasizes compliance with county, state, and federal policies while delivering excellent service to internal and external customers.

You will process payroll data, maintain records, train staff, troubleshoot systems, and prepare reports for IPERS, W‑2s, and 1099s. This window outlines daily responsibilities and expectations in a public sector setting.