Youth Services Fiscal & Payroll Coordinator

Salt Lake County; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County in Utah seeks a Fiscal Administrator to perform a range of fiscal and administrative support functions, including purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and budget management.

The role requires at least three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A fingerprint-based background check will be required in accordance with County policy.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of related experience in purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other related fiscal duties; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in RAP Back program per County policy requirements.
• Must be able to demonstrate essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to prepare and maintain division budgets and fiscal program development plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll functions, including bi-weekly payroll processing, timesheet auditing, final pay calculations, and payroll inquiries.
• Serve as a backup for the HR Coordinator when needed.
• Perform purchasing functions: process purchase requests, verify invoices, and process payments to vendors.
• Close monthly expenditures, review petty cash, and conduct asset audits.
• Coordinate purchasing with vendors and monitor contracts for compliance; authorize payments.
• Assist with payroll procedures, benefits enrollment, and training staff in payroll processes.
• Maintain fiscal and payroll records and perform back-up accounting functions.
• Prepare journal vouchers and assist with bid processes and purchasing documentation.
• Maintain specialized accounts (subscriptions, publications, travel, education) with proper documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Budget management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Accounting software

Purchase order systems

Job description

Salt Lake County in Utah seeks a Fiscal Administrator to perform a range of fiscal and administrative support functions, including purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and budget management.

The role requires at least three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A fingerprint-based background check will be required in accordance with County policy.