Payroll Specialist

City of Edinburg•Edinburg, TX

18h•$15•Onsite

About The Position

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to prepare and processes payroll on a biweekly/monthly/annual basis, including preparing and submitting all applicable State and Federal payroll-related reports. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career as a Payroll Specialist? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading! This Payroll Specialist position earns competitive pay of $15.05/hourly. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply to join our team today! ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work. Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalency.
One (1) year of experience in computerized payroll and financial accounting systems.
One (1) year experience in data entry, bookkeeping and personal computers.
Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Attentive to detail.
Dependability.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in related field
Two (2) years' experience in computerized payroll and financial accounting systems.
Two (2) years' experience in data entry, bookkeeping and personal computers.
Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Prepare and process payroll on a biweekly/monthly/annual basis.
Prepare and submit all applicable State and Federal payroll-related reports.
Process payroll checks and reports.
Add applicable wage garnishment.
Verify W-4s and HR benefits open enrollment data on an annual basis.
Assist with preparation of the year-end payroll forms and reports.
Assist with responding to customer inquiries regarding account status and payments.
Provide assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed.