PAYROLL TECHNICIAN

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

7d • $50,003 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking to fill the Payroll Technician position. This position is responsible for a large segment of the AZ360 payroll system. Accounts for the complete FTE distribution for each individual by completing or coordinating a thorough review of all time cards for each payroll cycle. Accurately performs department payroll actions, including distribution changes, status changes, donated leave, leave without pay, and stipends. Updates and maintains departmental documents and computer records, accurately posts time card hours to work/leave records, and ensures time card corrections are properly documented.

Requirements

• Principles, concepts, practices, methods, techniques, and procedures of governmental accounting, fiscal management, and budgets
• Payroll and financial analysis
• Methods and techniques of processing accounting data
• Maintenance of payroll or financial accounts and records
• Preparation of payroll or financial reports, summaries, audits, reconciliations, and other reports
• Computers and various software such as Microsoft Office and Google
• Work management and leadership
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting payroll and financial information
• Decision-making and problem-solving of complex issues
• Utilizing and operating automated accounting systems for data tracking, inquiries, and reporting
• Utilizing a 10-key adding machine
• Verbal and written communications
• Organization and time management
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Work with numbers and accurately complete mandated reports
• Learn and adhere to rules and regulations governing accounting functions
• Research and compile payroll or financial and statistical information
• Work independently
• Adapt to changing priorities and situations
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with all levels of agency staff

Nice To Haves

• At least one (1) year of governmental accounting/payroll experience

Responsibilities

• Performs bi-weekly payroll activities, including timecard calculations and payroll system entries
• Updates and maintains department documents and computer records
• Serves as a subject matter expert and advises field timekeepers regarding payroll activities
• Follows up on timecard or payroll errors or questions from field timekeepers, staff, or supervisors
• Communicates collaboratively with department supervisors and managers to ensure their payroll questions and needs are met
• Ensures accurate separation dates and reasons, appropriate access terminations, and accurate final payout amounts are processed
• Prepares, compiles, and provides standardized reports, system transactions, and related functions
• May train new staff on payroll activities
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed