PAYROLL SPECIALIST
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The City of Greer is currently accepting applications for a Payroll Specialist in our Finance Department.Responsibilities: Ensures that all ADP troubleshooting and implementations are done correctly and in a timely manner. Process biweekly and monthly City payrolls; computes payments showing all deductions, special payments, contributions, and special withholdings; direct deposits, and payroll notifications; sets schedules and deadlines for payroll. Review timesheets, monitor for compliance with City of Greer Policies and procedures (comments for time off as required). Updates payroll software in regard to schedules, GL accounts, Geo-Fencing, and time and attendance tasks. Processes and reconciles invoices for supplemental insurance and PEBA Retirement and submits to AP for payment processing. Tracks Military time used. Update ADP with annual pay increases, bonus, and fringe benefit payments/taxes. Process payroll reports such as GL, deferred comp payments, etc. Assigns schedules in ADP and updates as needed. Verify EDS reports versus timesheets in ADP. Updates accrual balances with awards from Employee Recognition Years of Service or awarded days for COG event winnings. Prints and verifies various federal and state reports, including, but not limited to, W-2, 941, Quarterly Wage Reports, Workers' Compensation audit reports, and Insurance Commission reports. Prepares semi-monthly or monthly reports for various departments detailing payroll expenditures. Responds to inquiries from employees and outside agencies concerning payroll. Serves as liaison with Public Employee Benefits Authority for payroll reconciliation and payroll certifications. Prepares biweekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, schedules, and other information relating to payroll. Completes payroll and any other audits needed. Files Payroll. Prepares and maintains employee position report; reconciles actual position to budgeted positions, identifies actual employees in unbudgeted positions and determines budge shortages or savings. Calculates and remits retirement contributions and reports income for all employees. Assists with annual audit; provides a variety of data to include reconciliations, liability total and other related schedules. Serves as primary technical contact with time and attendance software and payroll software providers.Job Requirements: Associate's degree in payroll, bookkeeping, accounting, or related field. Three (3) years of experience in municipal government payroll or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; any additional hours as needed Salary: Minimum salary $46,903 a year.In addition to a competitive base pay, we currently offer comprehensive benefits package that includes health, prescription, vision, dental insurance (at no cost for employee coverage based on full participation in Wellness Program), life insurance, long-term disability, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, FSA, EAP, Education Incentive Pay, and a defined benefit retirement plan (South Carolina Police Officers' Retirement System).The City of Greer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED Open until filled.