NEOGOV · 17 hours ago
Finance Supervisor (Payroll)
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $138K/yr
3+ years expThe East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in California, and they are seeking a Finance Supervisor for their Payroll Department. This role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising accounting functions related to payroll, as well as ensuring compliance with various laws and regulations.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of supervisory tasks involving simple to complex governmental accounting and reporting and provides direct supervision over paraprofessional, technical, and/or clerical staff
Develops and interprets accounting and reporting policies and procedures and ensures compliance with Park District policies and procedures and federal, state, and locals laws, and regulations
Prepares and maintains procedure manuals, records, and reports
Monitors automated accounting/financial system and reports for accuracy, and assists user departments in the use of such systems
Performs required reporting and payments in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
Supervises, trains, develops, and evaluates staff; and performs related duties as assigned
Plans, organizes, and directs the establishment of payroll records for employee compensation in the payroll function
Reviews and analyzes payroll documents for payroll processing
Processes and validates payments to employees
Processes and reconciles workers' compensation paperwork for job injury leave employees
Coordinates with the Legal and Human Resources departments pertaining to subpoenas and/or inquiries for employee records; prepares CalPERS retirement payroll reporting and reconciling of records
Prepares, reports, and transmits W-2s
Applies Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) to payroll processing regarding timecards and payroll
Generates retroactive payroll for MOU settlements
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or a related field
Three years of progressively responsible government accounting experience including one year in a lead of supervisory capacity over technical, paraprofessional and/or clerical accounting staff
Detail-oriented, well-organized, and have the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively
Able to partner with internal IS department and external software vendor to troubleshoot and resolve system issues
Able to train department software users
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills and a proactive, get-the-job-done attitude
Able to research, analyze and interpret policies, regulatory guidelines, and precedents
Able to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Possess leadership skills
Knowledge of governmental accounting and purchasing principles
Knowledge of payroll law and taxes
Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
Ability to supervise, train, motivate and develop subordinates
Ability to apply governmental accounting and purchasing principles and practices
Ability to work independently
Ability to exhibit good analytical, writing, and communication skills
Ability to research taxability questions through the appropriate agencies
Ability to navigate pertinent agency websites and upload reports as needed
Ability to understand and apply Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to payroll processing regarding timecards and payroll
Ability to generate retroactive payroll for MOU settlements
Ability to operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers
A valid California State driver's license
Must pass the Park District's Level 2 background check, which consists of Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprinting, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Identity History Summary Check, Credit check in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, professional references, and education verification
Benefits
Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
Free on-site parking.
Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles)
Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations, daily fishing permit, public boat launch)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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