Texas Parks and Wildlife Department · 2 weeks ago
TPWD - Payroll Specialist I
DW-TPWD Headquarters4200 Smith School Road
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expTexas Parks and Wildlife Department is dedicated to managing and conserving the natural and cultural resources of Texas. They are seeking a Payroll Specialist I to assist in payroll processing, maintain payroll records, and provide customer support to ensure accurate and timely payroll operations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists with various payroll tasks and provides customer support, includes responding to employment and wage verifications; processing prior state service requests; handling incoming mail; assisting with managing payroll inbox; responding to emails; answering questions; calculating and providing payroll and lumpsum estimates; and providing assistance and information to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff, third-party vendors, and oversight agencies. Assists in distributing tax statements (IRS W-2 and 1095-C)
Assists with preparing payroll data for payroll processing, including coordinating and routing payroll actions, notices, documents, etc.; and maintaining appropriate payroll processing controls
Assists in maintaining payroll records and data in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, includes updating payroll tracking logs; organizing, securing, and retaining records for the required retention period; providing records for audits, oversight reviews, and employee inquiries; and managing records disposition including identifying records eligible for destruction, coordinating approvals, and documenting destruction in accordance with approved records retention schedules
Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with Agency, Division and Department rules, regulations, and procedures
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
One year experience in payroll, accounting, or financial operations
Applicant must possess a valid State driver's license
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, or a closely related field
Experience using the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS)
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Group insurance
Retirement and pension
Frequent training and staff development opportunities
Longevity pay
Merit pay
Deferred compensation
Flexible benefit plans
401K/457 retirement plans
Direct deposit
Staggered work hours
Employee Assistance Program
Return-to-Work Program
Company
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
The mission of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Craig Bonds
Chief Operating Officer
Cornell Richardson MBA, ASP
Chief Safety Officer
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