ACA/ Payroll Specialist

ACA/ Payroll Specialist Brownsville, TX Job Details Full-time From $44,100 a year 2 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Associate's degree in accounting Computer operation Internal controls Microsoft Excel Payroll tax Phone communication Filing Collaborating with government agencies Mid-level Personnel records management Accounting Associate's degree Accounting Communication skills Payroll processing Customer complaint resolution

Full Job Description ACA/Payroll Specialist Salary :

$44,100.00 (D.O.Q)

SECTION I-JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs financial duties associated with processing of county payroll. Assist in the accounting of all countywide payroll functions. Process payroll, maintain personnel files, and file monthly, quarterly, annual payroll reports, as required. Other duties as assigned. This position is under the direction of the County Auditor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

All duties associated with payroll processing, personnel file maintenance, payroll reports, insurances, voluntary deductions, time and attendance, and review of all county payroll information. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of employee personnel records. Familiar with payroll processing, excel and word programs.

SECTION II-JOB REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate's in Accounting (closely related field), or equivalent work related experience. Preferred at a minimum 1 year of payroll related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledgeable in Federal and State guidelines for payroll related issues including maintenance, internal control, and payroll taxes. Ability to effectively respond to questions and complaints and ability to maintain effective working relationships with County employees, elected officials, governmental representatives, precinct constituents, outside agencies and the general public.

SECTION III-JOB DIMENSIONS CONTACTS

External Contacts:

General public and/or other agencies.

Internal Contacts:

Constant contact with Dept. Heads and Elected /Appointed Officials and frequent contact with other County Employees. Communicating is primarily face-to-face, via telephone and through written communication.

RESPONSIBILITY

Will handle confidential information relative to payroll related issues. Answers to Department Supervisor and County Auditor.

DIFFICULTY

Coordinate with staff to ensure teamwork and meet payroll deadlines.

WORKING CONDITION

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 20 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting for long periods, standing, walking, reaching and twisting to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Will be required to do field audits on various county departments. This is not a Civil Service covered position.

BENEFITS

Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including:

Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.