PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Job Description:
Duties include completing the Financial Services portion of the payroll cycle – processing payroll data, preparing reports triggering direct deposits, preparing and distributing checks, modifying and uploading data for the bank and the department, and preparing and filing biweekly, monthly and / or quarterly benefit and tax reports; verifying employee contributions; performing timely research and reconciliation of various payroll-related general ledger accounts; moving data into spreadsheets and / or word processing documents for use in preparing payroll-related adjustments, such as garnishments, journal entries, deductions and taxes; transmitting funds to the IRS, TWC and various payroll deduction entities; preparing 941 and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) quarterly reports; and serving as backup for the Accounts Payable process and monthly retiree insurance draft. A high school diploma or equivalent, plus some college or specialized payroll training, and a minimum of three years experience processing payroll required. Must have knowledge of MS Office products, experience with spreadsheets, and be proficient at compiling and reporting state and federal payroll taxes. Knowledge of Banner and banking software preferred.

FULL PAY RANGE $17.77 – $25.06 PER HOUR