Accounting Specialist II - Payroll
City of Topeka•Topeka, KS
•Onsite
About The Position
The City of Topeka is seeking a dedicated financial professional to join its Payroll team as an Accounting Specialist II. This position performs tasks related to the processing of salary and wage payments for employees. Responsibilities include auditing and reviewing time and leave records for compliance with established standards, computing and balancing wage and overtime payments, and verifying employee leave balances.
Requirements
- High School diploma or its equivalent is required.
- Five years of accounting, fiscal auditing or bookkeeping experience is required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Nice To Haves
- College-level coursework in accounting is preferred.
- Highly organized and skilled in time management.
- A critical thinker with the ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Discreet in handling confidential information.
Responsibilities
- Reconcile and verify leave accrual balances.
- Assist management and supervisory staff with employee personnel actions, including promotions, pay increases, expense accounting, and more.
- Assist employees and supervisors with questions and changes relating to electronic time recording, tax withholdings and direct deposit information.
- Research and prepare reports relating to payroll information.
Benefits
- Health/Dental Insurance
- Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
- Generous Paid Vacation & Holidays
- KPERS 401(a) Retirement Plan
- (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
- Free full-service fitness facility
- Free Parking
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
