Accounting Specialist II - Payroll

City of Topeka • Topeka, KS

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About The Position

The City of Topeka is seeking an Accounting Specialist II to join its Payroll team. The position processes salary and wage payments for employees, including reviewing payroll records, calculating pay, verifying leave balances, assisting employees and supervisors, and preparing payroll reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of accounting, fiscal auditing, or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Critical-thinking ability and sound judgment.
• Discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• College-level coursework in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Audit and review time and leave records for compliance with established standards.
• Compute and balance wage and overtime payments.
• Verify employee leave balances and reconcile leave accrual balances.
• Assist management and supervisory staff with employee personnel actions, including promotions, pay increases, and expense accounting.
• 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 and dental insurance.
• Paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• KPERS 401(a) retirement plan.
• 457 deferred compensation savings plan.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Free onsite health and wellness clinic.
• Free full-service fitness facility.
• Free parking.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED