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State of Arizona · 1 day ago

Payroll Accountant

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$26.90/hr - $28.50/hr

1+ years exp

The State of Arizona's Game and Fish Department is seeking a Payroll Accountant to support their operations. The role involves preparing and analyzing payroll accounting records, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and providing assistance on technical payroll issues.

GovernmentOffice AdministrationPublic Relations

No H1B

Responsibilities

Review Bi-weekly payroll entries: Perform quality control on all time record entries in automated financial systems for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with State policies for both time and labor distribution

Use automated financial systems and databases for the creation of queries and ad hoc reports for the quality control analysis of input verification. Process payroll entries, review and make any necessary corrections, donated annual leave, uniform allowance entries, and enter manual warrants. Process payroll adjustments to hours and labor distribution

Recurring Payroll tasks: Set up standard time records for the calculation of retroactive pay for individual employees, process leave payouts, and enter separation payments when an employee leaves State of Arizona employment. Complete and submit all required R.A.S.L. forms for qualifying separating employees

Examine, verify, make recommendations regarding time entries in the automated financial system, and provide assistance to all levels of Department employees on technical issues relating to time reporting through the automated financial system

Provide Biweekly Payroll expense reports, process transactions needed to clear Payroll errors, transfers and adjustments. Process payroll corrections biweekly. Prepare financial reports for Management as requested

Travel Claims & Employee Reimbursements: Review, prepare, gather missing information, and process all travel claims and employee reimbursements in the automated financial system for all Department employees and Commissioners

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Payroll processingAutomated financial systemsGenerally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesState travel policiesFinancial records maintenanceAnalytical skillsMathematical calculationMicrosoft OfficeGoogle SuiteTime managementProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting/business or a closely related field

One year of accounting/payroll/bookkeeping work experience

Possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge in/of state Personnel Reform rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to payroll

Extensive knowledge of State travel policies, rules, regulations, and procedures

Extensive knowledge of Agency travel policies, rules, regulations, and procedures

Extensive knowledge of Agency policies and procedures related to payroll

Extensive knowledge of automated financial systems

Considerable knowledge of federal regulations and new state laws, statutes and regulations, policy and procedures pertinent to payroll processing

Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of processing payroll in automated financial systems

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, and methods of fiscal management

Knowledge of employee benefits

Knowledge of State Human Resources practices and procedures

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Knowledge of financial records maintenance and retention

Skilled in time management, organizational and prioritization skills to meet daily deadlines

Strong analytical skills to interpret payroll and fiscal data

Strong research and data compilation skills to resolve technical problems

Strong problem-solving skills - Variable situations requiring analytical, interpretive, evaluative, and/or constructive thinking within broadly defined policies and objectives

Strong oral and written communication skills, including active listening and team building skills

Strong mathematical calculation and logic reasoning

Work technique skills using PC to maintain payroll/accounting records through automated payroll system and the State Accounting system

Strong Software skills: Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Ability to operate office equipment

Maintain confidentiality at the highest degree

Provide positive and effective customer service to a variety of internal and external customers

Work independently and multi-task

Use discretion and independent judgment

Respond to others with tact, diplomacy, and patience; and maintain harmonious working relationships with all levels of Department staff and external customers

Possess a good eye for detail, accuracy, and reconciliation

Be proactive and work well under pressure