Payroll Analyst

Summary

The Department of Fiscal and Administrative Services is currently recruiting for a Payroll Analyst to perform technical payroll work in processing payrolls for County and related agencies.  The work involves preparation, maintaining payroll related records and data files and assisting employees with payroll related issues.  Workers process payroll changes and ensure that the payroll data submitted for processing are accurate and comply with payroll and related personnel requirements.  Performs necessary administrative duties.  Workers carry out assignments, follow through on matters, and use independent judgment and training to take appropriate actions to deal with standard recurring situations.  Assists Payroll Manager with special projects including testing and maintenance of payroll procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Processes payroll information for the preparation of payrolls.
• Reviews and corrects department data entry for payroll hours and leave tracking.
• Assists in the training of department personnel for entry payroll and leave tracking entry.
• Processes new employee data.
• Updates [payroll deduction and benefit master files.
• Prepares payroll vendor distribution check requests, salary/fringe billing to outside agencies, direct deposit statements, and other payroll related transactions.
• Maintains payroll and related records and files.
• Updates, corrects, and edits payroll files.
• Responds to employee inquiring and provides assistance regarding payroll related issues.
• Verifies employment and wage information to third parties.
• Processes payroll check corrections and special checks as needed.
• Prepares employee and employer insurance adjustments.
• Coordinates and reconciles unemployment, garnishments, and child support orders for payment.
• Assists with budget position control maintenance.
• Prepares journal entries as required.
• Processes time and attendance records for the Department.
• As assigned, performs work of other positions in the office.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience:

AA degree in business or accounting.  Three years computerized payroll processing experience. 

Licenses or Certifications:

None

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Payroll compliance, taxes, and benefits.
• Knowledge of data entry and related computer procedures.
• Knowledge of computer skills using Microsoft Word and Excel and AS400.
• Knowledge of Payroll related laws and regulations.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the workplace.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule depending on needs of department.
• Ability to examine payroll data and ensure its accuracy.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity and is performed in office surroundings.   Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards.  The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment.

Department/Division:      Fiscal and Administrative Services/Accounting

Pay Grade:                        114

FLSA Status:                     Non-Exempt

Telework Eligible:            Yes

Reports To:                        Payroll Manager

Supervises:                        None

Agency:

Charles County Government

Department:

Fiscal & Administrative Services

Address:

200 Baltimore Street
La Plata, Maryland, 20646