Payroll Analyst 1 - Finance

Metropolitan Government Of Nashville & Davidson County • Nashville, TN

395d • $63,823 - $63,823

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst 1 is a Civil Service role within the Finance Department and Payroll Division, responsible for complex analytical work and administrative duties related to payroll processing for the Metropolitan Government, including general government, Metro Nashville Public Schools, and pension payrolls. The position requires strong payroll knowledge, excellent communication, and organizational skills, contributing to the financial management and operational efficiency of the government.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, human resources, social sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 2 years of professional-level experience in payroll, accounting or related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of payroll, payroll tax laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or equivalent designation preferred.
• Proficient in the use of Oracle or similar payroll systems, Kronos or other time and attendance software applications.

Responsibilities

• Processes payroll for the Metropolitan Government including General Government, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Pension Payrolls, and compliance with deceased employees' final wages.
• Collaborates with timekeepers for payroll processing information.
• Reviews changes and pre-payroll data to ensure correct employee payments.
• Ensures compliance with taxation for payroll processing including federal, social security, and Medicare taxes.
• Ensures payroll compliance with garnishments, child support, and other withholding orders.
• Communicates with payroll tax professionals and treasury for timely funding of payroll and taxes.
• Develops and documents existing and new processes within the payroll division.
• Works with ITS on system issues to resolve and find solutions.
• Provides reports to departments and Benefits as part of the post payroll process.
• Provides excellent customer service to employees, pensioners, departments, and vendors.
• Works on special projects and other duties as needed.
• Communicates with the Division of Accounts for payroll cash information including total ACH payments, check payments, reversals, and voids.
• Tests payroll processing in the Oracle R12/Cloud test environment as new payroll patches are applied.
• Cross-trains payroll staff to perform payroll processing functions.

Benefits

• 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
• 1 Sick Day per month
• 12 Paid Holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree