Payroll Coordinator - Police Department

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Performs duties of a responsible nature in the coordination and administration of payroll-related duties. This is responsible specialized work involving the compilation, recording and maintenance of accurate and timely payroll and time/attendance records, preparation of payroll reports, and the coordination and processing of all payroll-related duties. Work involves reconciling payroll registers and interpreting payroll policies and procedures. Work requires independent judgment on technical accounting problems related to payroll. Work is subject to automatic and periodic verification through systems of internal controls, audits, and supervisory review of conformity with established policies and procedures. This position is non-exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Examples of Duties

• Checks and verifies employee time sheets for accuracy, makes adjustments as necessary, and inputs data for preparation of payroll.
• Prepares weekly, regular, overtime, and supplemental payrolls for employees.
• Assists with budget preparations and projections inclusive of analysis, planning and reporting of Collective Bargaining Agreement salary adjustments
• Prepares special projects and annual reports when necessary.
• Provides assistance and answers questions from City department, employees and auditors on issues related to the payroll.
• Performs clerical duties including typing, filling correspondence, copying and mathematical computations.
• Perform other duties as assigned