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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Payroll Technician

Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$19/hr - $21/hr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Payroll Technician to work within the Commander Navy Region Southeast, Fleet and Family Readiness Program. The role involves documenting time and attendance records, reviewing them for accuracy, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations for Non-appropriated Fund employees in the Southeast Region.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Processes time and attendance records and reviews for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to procedures, verifies hours charged and types of special pay authorized for employees covered by a variety of pay categories

Determines and verifies time and attendance records submitted by each organization within the Fleet Readiness Programs (FRP). Responds to pay inquiries and problems ranging from standard to the most difficult non-standard ones, to include overtime, night differential, irregular duty hours and shifts. Verifies that each timekeeper has completed posting of time and attendance data, and that certification is complete at the end of the pay period

Interprets payroll regulations as necessary for managers and provides detailed explanations of actions that directly affect employee pay and/or entitlements

Processes automated requests for personnel actions as necessary. Maintains an established filing system for correspondence, reports, and payroll functions while protecting the integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) as well as ensuring proper record disposal

Tracks and coordinate's Leave Donor Program for all employee's, reconciling donated leave to appropriate recipients, coding timecards and returning unused leave to the appropriate donor per program regulations

Receives and maintains orders for deduction of child support, alimony, bankruptcy, Federal tax levy, and commercial debts. Reviews Federal Tax Levies for accuracy authority, completeness and conformance with regulatory and statutory requirements. Reviews child support, alimony, bankruptcy orders for completeness and verifies that the issuing party is authorized Enters garnishment data into payroll systems and verifies that it processes properly. Provides data for correspondence to individual employees, courts, IRS, etc, concerning garnishment actions. Submit garnishment and child support data to accounts payable for processing of payment to the appropriate entity

Monitors, receives and enters changes to union deductions, financial organizations, tax rates, charities, insurance, program codes etc., into the ADP payroll system

May computes and/or check computations for buy-back of sick/annual leave for employees on workers compensation when applicable. Completes corrected time and attendance forms for manager's signature

Monitors, processes changes, and reconciles leave balance transfers upon receipt of payment

Codes and/or verifies coding of banking or savings allotments prior to processing. Determines proper resolution of Electronic Fund Transfers rejected through the banking system

Acts as the liaison between payroll and other governmental or non-governmental offices. Answers telephonic and written inquiries pertaining to individual employees. Coordinates resolution of routine problems with appropriate personnel

Perform monthly reconciliations for all applicable payroll accounts which includes, but is not limited to annual leave, miscellaneous deductions, compensatory time, wages payable, federal and state taxes, etc, and post journal vouchers in the accounting system. Investigate variances identified in tax accounts, a contact appropriate tax agency and submit journal to HQ to clear account transactions, where applicable

Hold refresher training or new user training for KRONOS timekeeping and management

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Payroll regulations knowledgeTimeAttendance processingNon-appropriated Fund Payroll SystemSAP accounting experienceAccounting principles knowledgeTactDiplomacyCommunication skillsIndependent work ability

Required

Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation

Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check

You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9

May be required to pass pre-employment examinations

A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles

Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must reside within a 50-mile radius of 32212

Must be willing to accept part-time hours as defined by 20-34 hours per week

Must be willing to submit for a "Secret Tier III" security clearance

Minimum one year of experience that demonstrates progressive work experience related to the duties of the position

Work experience should include knowledge of an extensive array of payroll regulations, policies, and procedures

Detailed knowledge of NAF pay and leave regulations

Comprehensive knowledge of pay policies, procedures, special rates in conjunction with various locality pay scales

Good overall knowledge of accounting principles sufficient to understand account relationships

Working knowledge of the Non-appropriated Fund Payroll System which includes processing a large automated time and attendance system

Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with employee pay issues

Demonstrated ability to work independently

Ability and skill to communicate orally and in writing with serviced activities, legal offices and other governmental agencies

Preferred

Experience with SAP accounting is highly desirable

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.)

Stability of Federal Civilian Service

People with passion for doing work that matters

Quality of Work Life Balance

Annual Leave - 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period) (Must be onboard 90 days before using annual leave - Usage is allowed the first pay period after the 90-day mark is achieved).

Sick Leave - 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period)

Paid Holidays - 11 Per Year

Medical (vision included) and Dental Insurance

NAF Retirement Plan

401K Savings Investment Plan with employer match up to 3%

Basic life insurance with optional life and spouse/dependent coverage

Medical savings account (FSA)

Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants, Discounted Tickets and Travel options and shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange!