Payroll Specialist II - County Treasurer/Payroll

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

8h • $21 - $26

About The Position

Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Monitor and verify data from time sheets in a computerized system in an accurate manner. Communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written form with County employees about payroll procedures and County policies; communicate with outside sources concerning payroll issues. Work as a team to assist payroll supervisor in all facets of the payroll department functions. Assists in generating special payrolls. Enter and maintain employee files pertaining to payroll deductions. Develop additional forms and create reports in computer system as requested by various departments. Communicate with outside sources about payroll issues Reconcile supplemental insurance by compiling the information sent by the vendor in addition to using the deducted amount from the employee pay check. Oversee activities of part time employees Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED.
• 3 years payroll related experience.
• Strong computer skills and typing skills (minimum 35 WPM).
• Working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, database and desktop publishing and ability to learn information technology applications.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Self-motivated and deadline oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and elected officials.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Accounting preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, experienced in payroll processing and time-keeping systems preferred.
• CPP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify data from time sheets in a computerized system in an accurate manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written form with County employees about payroll procedures and County policies; communicate with outside sources concerning payroll issues.
• Work as a team to assist payroll supervisor in all facets of the payroll department functions.
• Assists in generating special payrolls.
• Enter and maintain employee files pertaining to payroll deductions.
• Develop additional forms and create reports in computer system as requested by various departments.
• Communicate with outside sources about payroll issues
• Reconcile supplemental insurance by compiling the information sent by the vendor in addition to using the deducted amount from the employee pay check.
• Oversee activities of part time employees
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
• Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
• Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.
• FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED