Application Technician 1 - Payroll Assistant

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Application Technician 1 - Payroll Assistant position is responsible for performing all duties related to the preparation and maintenance of the payroll and time accounting for the Metro Parks & Recreation Department. Metro’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 184 parks and 107 miles of greenway. Metro Parks offers after school programs for children, activities for seniors (55+), cultural arts classes, dog parks, fitness classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more. It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Davidson County with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community. This fast-paced, diverse, and multi-faceted environment might be just the place for you!

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
four (4) years of applications, financial and/or technical experience related to payroll.
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office such as Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Payroll processing experience
Experience with Oracle based platform

Responsibilities

Performing payroll application function requiring detailed knowledge of procedures
Maintaining and distributing accurate reports needed for payroll.
Maintaining/Verifying leave accounting records
Performing, monitoring & reviewing daily transactions for payroll purposes
Distributing and placing stop payments on payroll checks
Assisting staff with payroll problems
Interpreting Civil Service Rules and Policies and Departmental Policies related to payroll.
Maintaining information for budgetary purposes
Preparing various statistical reports and performing analysis utilizing various computer programs
Collecting and analyzing data manually and by means of using a computer to address payroll issues within the department.
Assists with other clerical/technical related activities as needed.
Serve as relief for front desk.
Works on special projects as needed.
Maintaining grant information and division hours worked for budgetary purposes.