Payroll Clerk II

Klamath County Oregon•Klamath Falls, OR

50d•$25 - $32

About The Position

Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual payroll reports as required by the US Treasury, State of Oregon and the IRS. Reconciles payroll deductions/benefits with vendor invoices and with finance system liability accounts. Assures compliance with collective bargaining agreements, county policies, state and federal regulations, responds to inquiries and/or requests for data, information or reports.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Springbrook Payroll systems; Internet software; Human Resource systems and Accounting software.

Responsibilities

Balance payroll deduction and benefit reports from the payroll system to vendor invoices, if applicable, and prepare check vouchers.
Complete on-line reports and electronic or telephonic files if necessary.
Responsible for external reporting related to payroll information including Workers' Compensation taxes, Department of Labor, Federal and State Quarterly and Annual Tax Reports which includes the OQ and 132 Reports and the form 941.
Works with Payroll Clerk I on PERS reporting.
Researches discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adherence to collective bargaining agreements and policies and procedures.
Make adjustments if necessary to correct any discrepancies or data entry errors.
Verifies on a monthly basis the balances in the payroll liability accounts.
Process third party payroll payments into the financial information system for proper reporting.
Prepare any necessary check vouchers associated with third party payroll payments.
Performs Payroll Clerk I duties in their absence.
Performs other duties as assigned.