Payroll Clerk- Police Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

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Payroll Clerk- Police 
Salary $50,296.13 Annually Location City of Coral Gables, FL Job Type Full-time Job Number 733 Department Police Department Opening Date 06/05/2025 Closing Date 6/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

This position performs highly specialized and technical work compiling, recording, supervising, and maintaining all payroll-related financial records for the Police Department. The Payroll Clerk prepares bi-weekly payroll for all Department employees, using an automated and integrated payroll and human resources system. This position exercises initiative and independent judgment within established policies and procedures under general supervision. Work is subject to verification through internal control systems. Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Receives and verifies accuracy of attendance records for Department employees. Confirms and processes leave requests and reviews data for accuracy. Records data and inputs into payroll processing system. Maintains all Department employee scheduling information within the Police computerized system and makes changes accordingly. Ensures the communication and coordination of data transfers from Police systems to the City computerized integrated system. Coordinates with all City Departments to finalize payroll entries and overtime expenditures. Works with Department employees, supervisory staff and timekeepers to resolve any payroll discrepancies. Processes all changes associated with employee status, including, but not limited to, shift changes, special unit assignments and promotions. Prepares bi-weekly payroll for Department using the computerized integrated payroll and human resources system. Submits payroll and all related documentation to Finance Department by required deadlines. Records overtime hours, computes and verifies codes under appropriate budget accounts. Also computes and verifies compensatory time. Compiles data and prepare various statistical reports. Maintains the safekeeping of payroll records. Prepares and maintains reports, records and statements in compliance with City regulations. Researches records to resolve problems and discrepancies and assists employees with questions. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Coursework in bookkeeping or accounting. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting. Valid Florida driver’s license. A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.