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City of Mesa · 3 days ago

Senior Payroll Specialist

Mesa, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

City of Mesa is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist responsible for processing the City's bi-payroll and providing guidance to Payroll Specialists. The role involves a variety of technical duties including data verification, payroll processing, and training others on payroll topics.

Responsibilities

Performing a variety of technical and professional duties involved in the processing of the City's bi-payroll

Providing guidance and direction for Payroll Specialists

Setting up, compiling, verifying, and processing payroll related data in the HRM system

Entering withholding data, direct deposit requests, deductions and employee information into the payroll system

Invoice employees for payroll related amounts due

Reconcile employees’ accounts receivable (A/R) balances and respective balance sheet accounts

Processing, reviewing and correcting retroactive payments and deductions

Reconciling payroll general ledger accounts and processing journal entries to record activity

Formulating payroll-related reports and/or records both manually and utilizing computer programs/systems

Researching, compiling, and analyzing statistical reports, audits, and other payroll related data

Reviewing and analyzing payroll reports for issues and determining and completing adjustments to resolve issues

Reconciling and transmitting files and payments for taxes, deferred compensation, retirement plans, and garnishments

Conducting training classes on payroll related topics

Communicating with departments and employees regarding new hires, pay rates, benefits, leave accruals, etc

Assisting customers by e-mail/phone or in person at the front desk in Payroll with payroll-related questions regarding tax withholding, direct deposit, leave accruals, etc