Half-Time Payroll Specialist

$48,942 - $48,942/Yr

Mid-Continent Public Library - Independence, MO

Part-time - Entry Level

Independence, MO

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About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Mid-Continent Public Library is responsible for processing payroll accurately and timely on a biweekly basis. This role involves maintaining payroll adjustment records, performing reporting tasks, and providing excellent customer service to staff regarding payroll, tax, and benefit inquiries. The position requires auditing and maintaining payroll data and related documents, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and timely on a biweekly basis.
• Maintain payroll adjustment records and perform reporting tasks before and after each payroll.
• Provide customer service to staff regarding payroll, tax, and related benefit inquiries.
• Audit and maintain payroll data and related documents in the payroll system and personnel files.
• Validate timecard data and compute pay adjustments in the payroll system.
• Reconcile payroll deductions and earnings with invoices and internal reports.
• Reply to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters and tax issues.
• Verify and update tax withholding, direct deposit, and benefit deduction requests.
• Prepare and audit reports and invoices before and after payroll.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or Professional Certification with coursework in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance (preferred).
• 2 years' experience using payroll or bookkeeping software in a professional office environment (required).
• Intermediate knowledge of payroll procedures and Microsoft Office 365 applications including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Advanced verbal, written, and confidential communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Librarianship
• Basic knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping.