Payroll Specialist - Finance (Prescott)

Salary: $22.00 - $28.05 Hourly
Location : Prescott, AZ
Job Type: Full Time - Non Exempt
Job Number: 202400024
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 01/17/2024
Closing Date: 1/30/2024 5:00 PM Arizona
Role
Under general direction, performs duties responsible for all aspects of processing biweekly payroll, including maintaining records, filing tax reports, and year-end W-2 preparation.
Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Processes biweekly payroll, including auditing and entering timesheet data, verifying employee action forms, printing and distributing checks, and balancing the employee deferred compensation account.
• Assists other departments and employees with payroll related issues and resolves problems.
• Processes, updates, and distributes involuntary deductions such as child support, levies, and garnishments.
• Prepares and files quarterly and annual tax reports with the Arizona Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service.
• Prepares year-end employee W-2 forms.
• Prepares cash deposits, processes and distributes employee travel checks, and tracks Highway User Revenue Fund receipts and employee retirement service purchases.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
A minimum of four (4) years of accounting experience.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
Other Skills
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• County payroll policies and procedures.
• Relevant payroll programs.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Process biweekly payroll by established deadlines and with zero errors.
• Complete all reports in a timely manner and with zero errors.
• Keep supervisor informed of key operating issues affecting payroll.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Work professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, victims of crime, witnesses, and the general public.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 7
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: No
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
ELECTIVE COVERAGE
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
PLEASE NOTE
• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a minimum of four (4) years of accounting experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question