Payroll Financial Specialist (Part-time)

$62,379 - $79,102/Yr

City Of Sherwood - Sherwood, OR

Part-time - Mid Level

Sherwood, OR

10,001+ employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The City of Sherwood is seeking a part-time Payroll Financial Specialist to manage payroll processes for city employees. This role involves ensuring timely and accurate payroll checks, monitoring employee leave balances, implementing contracts into the payroll system, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. The specialist will work independently on routine tasks and exercise judgment on more complex issues, providing customer service regarding payroll inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Process regular and off-schedule payroll for all employee groups.
• Perform complex payroll calculations and verify information from departments for accurate payroll processing.
• Analyze timesheets for authorization of work and correct budget code usage.
• Process benefit and deduction payments and prepare required documentation.
• Reconcile payroll-related liability general ledger accounts and correct discrepancies.
• Manage payroll software to ensure appropriate controls are in place.
• Design and create reports for various users and purposes.
• Provide customer service regarding payroll-related matters and respond to employee inquiries.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in payroll processing or a related field.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile payroll data accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with public sector payroll systems.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements.
• Customer service experience in a government setting.

Benefits

• Part-time flexible hours
• Competitive hourly wage of $29.99 - $38.03
• Opportunity to work in a community-focused environment