What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Clerk or Analyst position at Utah Retirement Systems?
About The Company
Utah Retirement Systems provides benefits for state and other Utah Public employees through the work of two divisions. The Retirement Office administers pension and retirement benefits. PEHP Health & Benefits specializes in medical, dental, life, and other benefits. We take pride in providing a peace of mind for thousands of Utah families. We are committed to our public mission and maintaining a positive team environment. We offer a competitive salary, and our benefits far exceed what most modern employers offer.
Job Description
This job may be filled at any of the levels listed below.
Payroll Clerk- Min: $21.10/hr. Max: $26.37/hr
Payroll Analyst- Min: $25.07/hr. Max: $31.33hr.
POSITION SUMMARY
Maintain, prepare and process payroll for Utah Retirement Systems personnel. Prepare payroll related journal entries for period end. Compile and submit payroll deductions related check requests and payments.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
Required Experience
Payroll Clerk Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma, one (1) year of related experience or training in accounting/finance provided through college, trade schools, or professionally-sponsored workshops, and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a professional environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Payroll Analyst Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management or accounting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This list contains knowledge, skills, and abilities that are typically associated with the job. It is not all-inclusive and may vary from position to position:
Required financial skills include the working knowledge and ability of:
- Professional accounting standards and ethics.
- Generally accepted accounting principles established by AICPA and GASB.
- Internal control principles and methods of application.
- Laws and regulations pertaining to tax reporting, pension and deferred compensation funds, and various retirement programs.
- Coordinating a variety of financial administrative matters.
- Specialized software computer accounting applications.
Required mathematical skills include working knowledge of:
- Statistical measures, calculations, and terminology.
- Budgetary principles.
Must possess excellent communication skills:
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with executives, administrators, managers, boards, department heads, employees, and the public.
Must have the ability to:
- Analyze a variety of financial problems and make recommendations.
- Coordinate a variety of financial administrative matters.
- Follow written and verbal instructions.
- Prioritize work.
- Perform within deadlines.
- Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
- Multi-task by handling a variety of duties in a timely and efficient manner.
- Follow through with assignments.
- Deal effectively with stress caused by workload and time deadlines.
The incumbent must always demonstrate judgment, high integrity, and personal values consistent with the values of URS.
Work Environment
Incumbent performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities which do not generally involve muscular strain, but do require activities related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential functions.
Salary : $21 - $26
