Payroll Processor

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Administrative Services is seeking a Payroll Processor to join their Accounting team. This role involves completing payroll processing for approximately 92 bi-weekly batches and 30 monthly, processing interims for corrections, and assisting payroll processors statewide with payroll processing questions. This position also serves as a backup to the garnishment position and involves processing payments to vendors that were deducted from employees' paychecks.

Requirements

Associates degree in accounting, finance, business administration, statistics or related field and experience with accounting/financial management systems OR 2 years’ experience with professional accounting procedures including developing and modifying accounting/financial management systems.
Mastery of office software, Outlook, Excel and Word.
Knowledge of laws of payroll processing.
Excellent inter-office communications.
Regular and Reliable attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in payroll processing, preparing period, quarter, and annual payroll taxes.
Experience and proficiency with the Enterprise One system.

Responsibilities

Assist with the processing of garnishments for State employees.
Finalize both the monthly and bi-weekly payroll for all State agencies.
Prepare the related payroll taxes for the State systems.
Process interims (emergency payment requests) and maintain the data integrity for the payroll section of Enterprise One.
Assist agencies with questions on processing their payrolls and resolving errors in initial payroll processing.
Receive, review, and process legal and court notices regarding State employee garnishments and maintain garnishment files and respond to garnishment questions as needed.
Process the quarterly 941 tax report and the annual W-3 form.
Monitor help desk tickets and provide support and training to end users experiencing payroll problems.
Other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun, inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment