ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - PAYROLL

Payroll Assistant

The purpose of the class is to support the Payroll Manager in the processing and preparation of employee payroll; to run the payroll under the oversight of the Payroll Manager and to perform related tasks. A skills assessment may be administered as part of the interview process.

Duties

Assists the Payroll Manager with the bi-weekly employee payroll. Responds to employee inquiries about payroll issues and fulfills paperwork requests. Verifying timesheets and ICS-214 forms for compliance with County policies. Responds to records requests; may make copies of or electronically scan records and send to requestors via email or interoffice mail. Process employee status changes, including promotions, transfers, and salary adjustments. Assist in preparing payroll reports for audits and internal reviews. Handle requests for payroll-related paperwork, such as employment verification, W-2 forms, and payroll reports. Organize and maintain payroll-related files, both electronic and physical. Provide general clerical support, including data entry, filing, and scanning documents. Handle the PEBA final retirement certifications and refunds. Generate, review and upload payroll journal to GL for payroll expenditure capture. Assist in updating payroll software with employee information. Help troubleshoot payroll system errors and discrepancies. Support the preparation of payroll tax filings, including W-2s and other required documents. Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting for management. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Associate degree in accounting or bookkeeping with emphasis in bookkeeping, accounting or a closely related field. Requires at least four (4) years of experience in an accounting-related function.

Additional Requirements

Special Qualifications: None. Work Environment Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment. Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the "core" work hours of 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hour each week to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested. E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.