What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist - Limited Term Agreement position at Town of Gilbert?
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Payroll Specialist - Limited Term Agreement. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
The Payroll Specialist reports to the Accounting Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include:
*This position is a benefitted, Limited Term Agreement and is funded through March 31st, 2026*
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play. Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The Payroll Specialist reports to the Accounting Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include:
- Reviews and inputs Federal and State tax and employee direct deposit information and changes.
- Respond to payroll-related requests for information from internal departments, employees, and outside agencies.
- Audit bi-weekly timecards, make necessary corrections, and prepare queries to review for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to Personnel Policies.
- Process timecard imports in the payroll software to generate checks, direct deposits, and reports.
- Analyze various reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of payroll; make manual adjustments as needed.
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*This position is a benefitted, Limited Term Agreement and is funded through March 31st, 2026*
At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do! Qualified candidates must possess the following requirements:
- Associates degree in Payroll, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field;
- 5 years of experience processing full-cycle payroll (municipal experience preferred), working with automated timecard software, tax filing, auditing and reconciling Federal and State taxes, daily payroll operations, and providing internal and external customer service.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Daily payroll operations for a large entity; preferably in the public sector;
- Complete understanding of the full-cycle payroll process;
- Pension systems and associated reporting;
- Federal and State tax laws.
- Completing work under tight deadlines;
- Microsoft Excel;
- Timekeeping and payroll software;
- Customer service with internal and external customers.
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $25 - $36
