Payroll And Finance Specialist I

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $22.97 - $25.99 per hour, DOQ.
The Financial Services Department is seeking a PAYROLL AND FINANCE SPECIALIST I to join their team. This position performs detailed accounting work related to payroll; general ledger; cash and investment management; and financial reporting for the Financial Services Department. Responsibilities in some duty areas rotate regularly.
Details: Priority screening will begin on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established, or the position has been filled.
To Apply:

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested.
• Please include with your completed application the following attachments: A letter of interest, and a resume.
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Executes detailed, procedures to calculate and produce payroll checks and ACH deposits. Receipts and distributes payroll deposits to appropriate funds. Ensures that Payroll and benefits costs are charged to correct cost centers. Balances deductions to payroll records; executes payments from payroll withholding and county contributions. Assists with preparing, balancing and submission of quarterly deposits for withholding of federal and state taxes, social security unemployment, and all retirement and pension funds. Balances and submits payments to UNUM for long term care on a Monthly basis. Generates and balances general ledger reports on payroll expenditures; identifies and corrects errors; uploads to CSA financial accounting system. Ensures proper allocation of payroll distribution for budget tracking purposes and recording of payroll expenditures. Uploads information to CSA financial accounting system. Creates, balances, modifies, and distributes payroll reports. Prepares annual payroll summary reports and other periodic reports for year-end balancing. Completes YTD/QTD balancing. Provides data in response to payroll related inquiries. Assists with generating, balancing and of W2 reports; prints and distributes employee W2 forms. Establishes and coordinates time keeping procedures for county departments. Inputs, audits and adjusts timecard data. Advises, assists and trains department timekeepers on time reporting and payroll related issues. Assists with maintenance of payroll system; calculates and enters wage garnishments; enters cost center coding; verify and update direct deposit information, verify and updates deductions; assists with writing, editing or troubleshooting pay/deduction/tax formulas and algorithms; coordinates with Human Resources. Maintains donated sick leave records; calculates and distributes time used against donations. Prepares, posts and reconciles information in the general ledger system. Prepares spreadsheets to support accounting functions as needed. Performs daily revenue activity by receipting and distributing deposits to appropriate funds. Performs daily reconciliations of cash and investments, outstanding warrants, revenues, expenditures, payroll liabilities and daily tax payments. Performs duties related to cash and investment management including: fund transfers, preparing and posting transfers between cash and investment accounts.

• Associate degree in accounting, business, or other financial program or a certificate in accounting from an accredited technical school is required.
• Requires two years of Payroll or Accounting experience. Ability to become APA certified desired.
• Two additional years of experience may be substituted for education, if experience is in the areas of: adjusting and correcting entries, reconciliation, payroll processing, assisting with financial statement preparation and year-end closing entries.

The work is performed in an office setting. Requires a significant amount of time performing work at a computer workstation. Requires frequent bending, stooping and occasional medium lifting, (boxes, 25-35 pounds).
Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.Employment Type: Regular Full-time, 40 hours/week