Payroll Clerk

Lubbock County•Lubbock TX 79401, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Payroll Clerk performs clerical payroll functions, including entering employees’ timekeeping information during payroll processing and verifying information in the enterprise system to help ensure accurate payroll. The position maintains confidentiality of processed information and reports directly to the Lubbock County Payroll Manager. It has no supervisory authority or responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned to maintain operations. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong PC skills including use of Excel, and two years of general business experience. College education and payroll experience are preferred. The employee should have knowledge of general accounting procedures, office practices, county government organization and services, and recordkeeping and filing procedures. The work includes computer and spreadsheet processing, accurate record maintenance, analysis of data, prioritizing work to meet deadlines, communicating effectively, and maintaining effective working relationships with county employees and the public. The position involves occasional standing, walking, kneeling, bending, reaching, gripping, fine dexterity, pushing and pulling objects, trunk rotation and flexion, and lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds. It also requires use of vision and depth perception and the ability to communicate clearly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lubbock County states that it will not discriminate in its employment practices based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of general business experience.
Strong PC skills, including use of Excel.
Knowledge of general accounting procedures, office practices and procedures, county government organization and services, and recordkeeping and filing procedures.
Ability to perform computer processing and spreadsheet functions, operate a personal computer and use Excel, read and understand instructions, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to analyze and interpret data and maintain accurate records and files.
Detail oriented, with proper public-contact and telephone etiquette and correct spelling and grammar.
Ability to prioritize and schedule work to meet deadlines, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and work independently without specific instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county employees and the general public.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach, grip, use fine dexterity, push and pull objects, and flex or rotate the upper trunk.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
Ability to use vision and depth perception and communicate clearly.

Nice To Haves

College education.
Payroll experience.

Responsibilities

Represent the county as a trusted employee and uphold its commitments to accountability, integrity, professionalism, and transparency in interactions with co-workers.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, employees, and elected officials to promote service.
Review payroll data, including pay rate, status, job code, and tax status changes.
Enter or upload work and leave hours into the computer.
Review bi-weekly timesheets for payment.
Research and respond to employee inquiries.
Comply with payroll laws, federal guidelines, child support orders, and other garnishments.
Prepare, assist with, or maintain accurate payroll spreadsheets, reports, schedules, and work papers as required.
Maintain the Departmental Job Slot.
Process payroll distribution and Accounts Payable checks and reports.
Recommend payroll system enhancements to address laws, regulations, tax requirements, reporting procedures, accounting policies, and organizational needs.
Image payroll documents.
File documents and maintain confidential personnel records.
Perform other duties as assigned to maintain operations.