Location: Little Rock,AR, USA
PAYROLL SERVICES SPECIALIST
Date: Dec 2, 2024
Req ID: 45302
Location:
Little Rock, AR, US, 72201
Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00
Position Number: 22093636
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 12/09/2024
Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00
OHR
Preferred qualifications:
2 Years State HR Experience
1 Year AASIS Payroll/Timekeeping experience
The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.
Position Information
Class Code: A090C
Grade: GS05
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00
Summary
The Payroll Services Specialist is responsible for the production and processing of regular and supplemental employee payrolls. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Assists payroll staff by processing and coordinating the production of payrolls within established timeframes. Calculates and balances payroll records and data, makes appropriate corrections to payrolls, and coordinates and notifies staff of payroll corrections with various departments. Prepares voucher adjustments, reviews computer printouts, makes corrections, coordinates filing of payrolls, and distributes reports, as required or requested. Assists in preparing payroll reports for state and federal agencies, assists departments with payroll related questions or problems, and compiles data concerning payroll production when requested. Reviews data entered in computer for accuracy, verifies corrections made, schedules and plans workflow for various payrolls, and coordinates jobs with computer services. Provides technical assistance concerning payroll, reviews budgets to verify salary loads, and assists in distributing warrants. Explains policies and procedures, assists in training payroll employees, prepares responses to correspondence, and recommends changes in payroll production procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of state payroll processing requirements. Knowledge of standard government accounting principles and state budgetary procedures. Ability to coordinate production of payrolls. Ability to reconcile and balance payroll documents. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to coordinate and instruct employees involved in payroll production.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree, in business administration, accounting, or related field; plus two years of experience in payroll processing, payroll accounting or related area. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Licenses
None
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market:Little Rock