NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
Payroll Technician IV
Michigan, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$48K/yr - $56K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of Detroit, and they are seeking a Payroll Technician IV. This role involves advanced technical and clerical accounting tasks related to payroll preparation, processing, and compliance with government regulations.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and participate in the processing of payroll including the computation and posting of employee time, subtraction of appropriate deductions and preparation of required reports
Prepare payroll journal adjustments, audit payroll accounts and transactions, and prepare supporting documentation
Ensure incoming time and attendance and personnel transactions are accurate and conform to applicable ordinances and legislations
Reconcile, assist with the preparation of, and file W-2's as well as quarterly, year-end, and related payroll tax reports to ensure compliance with federal and state tax agency requirements
Process retroactive pay adjustments
Establish and maintain all files and records necessary to ensure that city employees are correctly and punctually paid
Analyze and troubleshoot payroll issues
Ensure timely reporting and payment of the employer's and employees' withholding taxes and miscellaneous withholdings to appropriate agencies
Maintain confidentiality of personnel, payroll records and reports
Perform special projects as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or G.E.D. (General Educational Development) equivalent
Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience in processing or verifying payroll
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field of study
Benefits
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
Funeral leave
Family and Medical Leave
Jury duty
Military duty leave
Unpaid personal leave
City Employees Retirement System
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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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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