What are the responsibilities and job description for the City of Mansfield Payroll Clerk position at City of Mansfield?
Starting Wage: $16.74/hr *Contract under negotiation
Reports To: Budget Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
SUMMARY: The Payroll Clerk is part of the AFSCME bargaining unit and supports the Payroll Specialist in processing payroll for all City employees. This position is responsible for providing essential support in various financial activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with municipal regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares city payroll in accordance with general accounting principles as established including reconciling, balancing and distribution;
- Maintains payroll, insurance and other records as necessary;
- Makes payments or deposits as required for insurance premiums and taxes;
- Prepares payroll reports and forms;
- Handles new employee’s payroll orientation with payroll forms; ensure benefit selections have deductions set up in personnel file in payroll software;
- Responsible for voluntary and involuntary termination checks for retiring and terminated employees;
- Responsible for pension correspondence and notification;
- Prepares or provides pertinent payroll data, i.e. employment, wage or salary verification as requested;
- Performs related work as required.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of payroll practices and related general accounting principles, ability to follow complex written and oral direction, prepare appropriate fiscal reports, with some knowledge of the principles of State and City laws and regulations pertaining to City government. Ability to work with others. Possess initiative and integrity. Perform duties with high degree of accuracy.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Considerable experience in Payroll or within the general accounting field; completion of standard high school, preferably supplemented by advanced courses in accounting or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
The specific statements shown in this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER." WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
