Senior Payroll Auditor & Compliance Lead

Dubuque County; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubuque County is seeking a Deputy Auditor - Payroll to lead and manage all aspects of the county’s payroll operations. The role focuses on accuracy, compliance with federal, state and local regulations, and coordination with auditors and departments across the organization.

The candidate will oversee payroll processing, tax withholdings, reporting, policy updates, and internal controls. Strong experience with Tyler software and advanced Excel skills are preferred, with CPP or CPA certification

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in finance, accounting or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Five years payroll management experience required; three years payroll analysis minimum.
• CPP or CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and control tasks to accomplish the County’s payroll processing objectives and maintain relationships with auditors and agencies.
• Collaborate with technical support on Tyler system updates and testing for optimal performance.
• Calculate payroll liabilities including federal, state, local, Social Security, Medicare taxes and withholdings.
• Maintain knowledge of payroll regulations and ensure county compliance across all jurisdictions.
• Provide accurate payroll data filings and prepare reports for internal and external audits.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Associate's degree in finance, accounting or related fields of study

CPP or CPA certification preferred

Tools

Tyler software suite

Job description

Dubuque County is seeking a Deputy Auditor - Payroll to lead and manage all aspects of the county’s payroll operations. The role focuses on accuracy, compliance with federal, state and local regulations, and coordination with auditors and departments across the organization.

The candidate will oversee payroll processing, tax withholdings, reporting, policy updates, and internal controls. Strong experience with Tyler software and advanced Excel skills are preferred, with CPP or CPA certification