Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist performs a variety of technical and advanced accounting clerical duties involved in the processing of the City's payroll, to include calculating all wage assignments, reconciling payroll against submitted department timesheet data, and calculating and remitting all applicable withholding liabilities. Work also includes preparing quarterly and annual federal and state payroll reporting returns and researching all applicable federal, state and local tax laws. The ideal candidate will have two years of college course work in business, accounting or related field plus one year of experience in payroll processing.

Salary: FLSA non-exempt, and will earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week. A Grade 315 with an hourly salary between $26.2091 - $39.3139.

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. City of Glendale Regular status positions offer: 10.5 paid holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays. Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25* days per year) Increases to 6.12 hours per pay period after 5 years Then caps out at 7.6 hours per pay period after 10 years of service. Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days* per year). * Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day. This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and deducted every pay period. The current contribution rate is 12.00%.

The City of Glendale is the West Valley's entertainment nexus; whether it's attending a world-class sporting event at StateFarm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways. With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently. At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.