Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; AND four years of progressively responsible public sector  payroll administration experience, accounting experience is desirable,  and (1) of the required four (4) years of experience must include lead or supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge of:

• Federal and state payroll tax law.
• Pension law.
• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• City Code, City Ordinances, and Operating Manuals.
• Principles and practices of accounting and  payroll.
• Techniques and methods of statistical data compilation, recording and reporting.
• Applicable federal and state statutes, rules, codes, and regulations governing payroll and benefits.
• Reporting requirements of various state and federal agencies.
• Customer service standards and protocols.
• Business computers and standard MS Office software applications.

• Interpreting and explaining City policies, and federal and state laws governing payroll accounting. 
• Maintaining and reconciling payroll documentation, information, and reports.
• Organized and able to meet multiple  deadlines and strict time frames for payroll processing and required reporting.
• Organizing and maintaining departmental records and filing systems.
• Effectively organizing, prioritizing assigned work.
• Performing work with accuracy and attention to detail. Entering numerical and related information into a computer system with speed and accuracy. Maintaining accurate and interrelated financial and technical records. Validating, tabulating, balancing and reconciling data. Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
• Answering incoming calls and responding to inquiries.
• Monitoring the work of other lower-level staff.
• Exercising sound judgment and discretion in problem situations.
• Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with employees, and the public.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.  
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.