NEOGOV · 18 hours ago
Accounting Specialist, Payroll
Banning, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$59K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of Banning, which is experiencing rapid growth and development. The Accounting Specialist, Payroll is responsible for the preparation, processing, and maintenance of the City-wide payroll and related records, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Reviews and processes payroll action forms and resolves discrepancies with Human Resources
Ensures employees are correctly set up in the payroll system
Verifies, audits, edits and processes biweekly employee payroll in accordance with City policies and procedures and labor contract agreement provisions
Generates reports and verifies accurate reporting of changes in pay, payroll status, benefits, taxes and other deductions, as well as retroactive pay adjustments and terminations
Verifies and edits attendance and work hours data entered by departments
Works with departments to resolve reporting problems and errors; enters work hours, leaves taken, overtime and account codes for employees with labor distribution and for part-time employees
Processes adjustments to individual employee pay to correct errors
Processes employee payroll deductions, benefits elections and tax changes
Monitors eligibility dates and initiates set up of annual enrollments/increases and floating holiday accruals. Processes and data enters special payroll transactions, such as wage assignments, liens, and child support payments
Makes payroll system adjustments to ensure appropriate payroll tax treatment of retroactive and other special wages
Generates and checks preliminary and final payroll reports and registers
Runs leave accrual processes
Generates paychecks; processes void and reissued paychecks
Ensures timely and accurate posting of payroll to the financial accounting system and generates electronic bank deposits
Generates and distributes a variety of system reports and ensures appropriate documentation for audit purposes
Posts deduction and benefit amounts to subsidiary ledger accounts; prepares payment authorizations for vendors
Generates EFT transfers for tax deposits
Reconciles quarterly tax reports to the general ledger; prepares and submits quarterly tax returns and media files for transmission
Reconciles payroll liability accounts, resolves discrepancies and posts adjusting journal entries; responsible for required maintenance of payroll software
Answers department and employee questions regarding payroll and benefits deductions by explaining requirements, policies and procedures
Researches and remains current on Federal and State payroll tax law changes, pension, benefits and other applicable regulations affecting payroll
Maintains required files and records; researches transaction history to verify payroll totals, accruals and audit questions
Performs user testing of system updates. Attends a variety of meetings, training sessions and seminars as required
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in business administration, accounting, business management or related field
Three (3) years of experience performing increasingly complex and highly responsible office and administrative support work
At least two (2) years involved administrative support work for one or more managers
Must have and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License
Preferred
Experience in municipal payroll operations is desirable
A bachelor's degree is preferred
American Payroll Association certification is desired
Benefits
City employees can participate in an employer paid CalPERS mid-tier HMO Healthcare Plan.
Participating employees also provides cafeteria benefit money to use for dental, vision, life, and supplemental benefits.
Employees who reside within City limits shall receive $150 per month as a discount against the cost of electric and water service during the period of such residency.
Employees pay for a short/long term disability plan with a 7-day elimination period.
City employees receive thirteen (13) paid holidays, plus one (1) floating holiday per year.
After completion of probation period: Ten (10) days annual vacation, additional vacation after five (5) years up to a maximum of twenty (20) days.
Twelve (12) days of sick leave per year.
Up to five (5) working days of bereavement leave for immediate family members.
Interest free loan program for the purchase of a computer available, after completion of probationary period.
The City has a mandatory policy for all employees of direct deposit of payroll checks.
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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$700MKey Investors
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