Dallas County - Dallas, TX
posted 2 months ago
The Payroll Accounting Technician III position at Dallas County involves performing a variety of complex financial tasks and standardized paraprofessional support tasks for the countywide payroll process. This includes preparing, processing, and reviewing various accounting transactions, resolving issues, and generating reports. The role requires working under minimal supervision, which necessitates a high level of independence and accountability. Key responsibilities include analyzing, recording, and reconciling transactions, as well as reviewing county-wide personnel court orders for accuracy and compliance with County policy. The technician will compile packets for Commissioners' Court and review workers' compensation injury reports, ensuring proper payments for claims and income benefits. Additionally, the role involves reviewing benefits enrollment for compliance with county policy, billing employees on leave, and approving health claim and related vendor payments. The technician will maintain reconciliation of the Employee Benefits Trust and various payroll deductions, including involuntary garnishments such as child support and student loans. The position also requires entering and maintaining employee records in the HRMS system, auditing and processing mileage reimbursements, and maintaining various Microsoft Access databases. Proofreading entries and correcting errors is essential, as is ensuring that payments and other transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner. The technician will also respond to complex inquiries and communicate with various departments, attorneys, clients, and outside entities regarding policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.