Payroll Accounting Technician Iii

DescriptionPerforms a variety of complex financial tasks and standardized paraprofessional support tasks for countywide payroll process to include preparing, processing, and reviewing various accounting transactions, resolving issues and generating reports. Works under minimal supervision.Responsibilities1. Analyzes, records and reconciles/balances transactions  Reviews county-wide personnel court orders for accuracy and compliance with County policy while compiling packet for Commissioners’ Court Reviews workers compensation injury reports and reconciles with time and attendance records to ensure proper payments for claims and income benefits Reviews benefits enrollment for compliance with county policy Performs billing of employees on leave Reviews and approves all health claim and related vendor payments Maintains reconciliation of Employee Benefits Trust Maintains various payroll deductions including all involuntary garnishments, i.e. child support, student loans, bankruptcy, IRS levies Enters and maintains employee records in HRMS system Audits and processes mileage reimbursements Maintains various Microsoft Access data bases2. Proofreads entries and corrects errors.3. Processes, coordinates and ensures payments and other transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner.4. Researches records to collect data and completes and assembles various reports.5. Responds to complex telephone and written inquiries; communicates with various departments, attorneys, clients and outside entities regarding policies and procedures.6. Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation, Experience and Training:Graduation from an accredited High School/GED program. Four (4) years payroll work experience or 60 hours from an accredited college or university in a related field or a combination of the two.Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, process work and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Ability to research and reconcile errors independently. Skilled in 10-key by touch preferred. Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality.Physical/Environmental Requirements:Standard office environment. May require prolonged sitting, standing and walking, and ability to lift files, boxes and other materials up to 25 lbs., unassisted.