Position Title: Payroll Specialist

Salary: $48,300.00 - $51,300.00 per year

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.



Minimum Requirements:
  • Associates degree in Business, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field AND two (2) years of experience payroll experience, or
  • An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is acceptable.

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status.


Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Administration, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing the payroll for the entire Department of Facilities Management. This position is responsible for producing a timely and accurate bi-weekly payroll, executing all payroll duties for a set number of cost centers, and strictly adhering and enforcing payroll-related County and department policies and procedures as well as provisions of all collective bargaining unit agreements in a unionized work environment.  



Overview:


Duties:

  • Verifies payroll is in compliance with all union contracts, department and County policies and procedures.
  • Prepares payment vouchers and back-up information for special payments such as Sick Leave Buy Back, Bargaining Unit special allowances, Comp Time payments, etc..
  • Resolves problems that occur with payroll and accurately corrects any errors.
  • Maintains payroll related records as well as leave documentation.
  • Updates payroll data such as annual changes in benefit time and pay rates; handles confidential pay and personnel issues.
  • Verifies accuracy on employee benefit time balances; ensures inactive employees are removed from payroll.
  • Performs closing pay activities.
  • Processes payroll reports and reconciles computer payroll system reports against JD Edwards.
  • Serves as the contact person for all payroll related questions; distributes paychecks.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • JD Edwards products, BTTE, and payroll systems.
  • Collective bargaining agreements.
  • Leaves of absence, worker’s compensation, personnel procedures and practices.

Skill in:

  • Microsoft Office Suite 

Ability to:

  • Be detail oriented for accurate verification and data entry.
  • Work independently with little supervision.
  • Type a minimum of 50 WPM.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in business math such as basic bookkeeping.
  • Meet deadlines and multi-task.
  • Adjust work schedule when necessary.

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
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