Senior Payroll Auditor & Records Specialist

WORCESTER CITY OFC-WATER; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 75,331,000 - 90,862,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Worcester is seeking a Head Clerk in the Auditing Department’s Payroll Division to audit City and Worcester Public School payroll for accuracy and compliance. The role includes review, verification, and timely payment of payroll, storing documents, and assisting department personnel while handling phone inquiries.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. The position requires experience with payroll rules, Workday or similar HCM software, and excellent communication and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years bookkeeping or accounting experience that includes payroll.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Audit all City payroll as submitted by each department through Workday HCM software and verify figures and calculations for accuracy.
• Review and verify department payroll entries to ensure compliance with City rules and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, ordinances, and law as they relate to salaries and payroll procedures.
• Review and verify fringe benefits relative to paid time off, overtime pay, stipends, and all other miscellaneous compensation stipends.
• Work with department payroll employees, Human Resources and Treasury to resolve discrepancies or variations.
• Prepare special reports requested by the Auditor.
• Secure official interpretations on problematic matters.
• Ensure information received is verified on a timely basis.
• Update and track various payroll information electronically.
• Work closely with the Department of Information Technology to ensure accurate information and notify when the payroll can be run.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Workday/HCM software

Attention to detail

Customer service

Data entry

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Office equipment

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Payroll accounting experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Worcester is seeking a Head Clerk in the Auditing Department’s Payroll Division to audit City and Worcester Public School payroll for accuracy and compliance. The role includes review, verification, and timely payment of payroll, storing documents, and assisting department personnel while handling phone inquiries.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. The position requires experience with payroll rules, Workday or similar HCM software, and excellent communication and