What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Administrator position at City of Midlothian, TX?
Salary : $56,858.88 - $82,445.38 Annually
Location : City of Midlothian, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2425-00528
Department : Finance (14)
Opening Date : 05 / 16 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Position Summary
Starting Hiring Range : $56,858.88 - $69,652.13, annually
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for processing payroll for the City of Midlothian and association functions related to the preparation, remittance, and reconciliation of payroll reports, benefits, and payments.
Essential Job Functions
- Prepares, reviews and executes payroll on a bi-weekly basis. Ensures compliance with all payroll tax regulations and requirements, and timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, adjustments, overtime, leave use, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. Reviews, processes and issues bi-weekly and out-of-cycle payrolls, terminal pays, and retroactive payments. Reviews timesheet entries, approvals and processes corrections as needed.
- Responsible for uploading direct deposit files to the bank and printing checks as needed, and solving other payroll-related issues.
- Performs timely reconciliation of various payroll related general ledger accounts.
- Reviews and processes benefits and garnishments for each payroll, including : Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD / STD, FSA and HSA Accounts, Life Insurance, FICA / FIT, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, wage garnishments, and deferred plans.
- Reviews and processes TMRS retirement withholdings on a monthly basis.
- On a quarterly basis, prepares 941s and SUI.
- On a yearly basis, prepares, distributes and uploads W-2s and ACA 1095s to the Social Security Administration and IRS, calculates Group Term Life amounts, and inputs all rate adjustments to payroll and benefits.
- Prepares invoices for reimbursement of contract wages for Midlothian ISD SROs, prepares and submits all information for reimbursement of federal, state and regional programs and grants, and prepares various monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports.
- Invoice and process payments from retirees and COBRA participants.
- Prepares longevity and certification payments.
- Prepares journal entries required for payroll. Edits and journalizes transactions for posting of general ledger from sub-ledger.
- Provides information to and communicates with departments and employees regarding payroll issues.
- Assists with various audits including a year-end audit and annual workers' compensation audit.
- Performs annual leave balance rollover and reports loss time.
- Organizes payroll records according to retention schedule.
- Researches and gathers information that improve or automate payroll functions and internal processes.
- Performs preliminary research of IRS and DOL regulations related to payroll, and prepares draft responses to inquiries by outside agencies.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field is required.
Three years of payroll processing experience required. Knowledge of accounting and / or bookkeeping principles in computerized finance office required.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and experience in governmental payroll with Incode and / or TimeClock Plus software experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Special Requirements
May be required to work evenings and weekends.
Licenses & Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian driving standards.
Work Environment
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Works primarily in climate controlled office environment. Position requires some lifting up to 20 pounds. Physical demands are sedentary in nature but include walking, standing, reaching, and bending. Work may cause light fatigue of eyes and fingers because of routine use of motor senses.
Are you a current employee with the City of Midlothian?
What best describes your highest level of education?
What best describes your current payroll experience?
What best describes your accounting and bookkeeping experience?
What best describes your current experience preparing and editing journal entries in general and sub ledgers?
Do you have experience with Incode software?
Do you have experience working in the public sector?
What best describes your experience processing payroll for a public sector organization?
Are you able to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings?
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
The city's standard for driving positions requires employees to not have more than two (2) traffic citation convictions in two (2) years. Do you currently have more than two (2) traffic citation convictions in the past two (2) years?
Required Question
Salary : $56,859 - $82,445
