Payroll Specialist

🔍 Georgia - Dekalb - Clarkston

📁: Financial

💼: Georgia Piedmont Technical College - GPTC

📅   : Mar 30, 2023 Post Date

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the coordination/management of payroll operations and related transactions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for the coordination and management of payroll operations and related transactions.
Analyzes/audits payroll for accuracy of preparation/posting.
Computes or reconciles balances, and makes corrections.
Conducts research and compiles statistical reports, statements and/or summaries related to pay and benefits accounts.
Process & prepares reports for retirement and health benefits contributions, flexible benefits, payroll deductions and deferred compensation monthly.
Maintains payroll records, and provides information based on regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Processes/administers third-party requests involving employee pay, such as garnishments, levies, bankruptcies and child support wage assignments.
Acts as a liaison between the payroll section and other government agencies, consultants and other outside businesses in resolving problems.
Assists in the development and revision of payroll policies and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Completes routine payroll-related forms, such as unemployment certifications, W-2’s, W-4’s or stop payment requests.
Prepares and submits quarterly and annual reports.
Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to analyze and interpret payroll data and statistics.
Knowledge of general accounting principles.
Ability to understand the relationship between payroll and financial systems.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to oversee all payroll related functions.
Knowledge of pay and benefit processes.
Knowledge of records retention practices.
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
Decision making and problem-solving skills.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate Degree *and* Three (3) years of payroll or related accounting experience

All applicants must complete an online application, and upload all pre-employment documents – (Resume, Unofficial transcripts, and Cover Letter).

All Official Transcripts are required within 60 days of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field, minimum 3 years of related payroll experience.

Experience with Teamworks/PeopleSoft Financials & HCM

NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The salary range $60,000 - $65,000 and is determined by education, experience, and other qualifications.

This is a full-time position with paid state holidays, accrued annual and sick leave and the State of Georgia Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

TO APPLY:

All applicants must apply through our website at www.gptc.edu

Click here:

https://ga.referrals.selectminds.com/page/georgia-piedmont-technical-college-266

Associate Degree *and* Three (3) years of payroll or related accounting experience Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

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