Utility Services Manager (Payroll) (Class Code 3094)

City of New Orleans • New Orleans, LA

23h

About The Position

Directs and coordinates the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans’ payroll function. The work is professional, supervisory, administrative, and accounting in nature. The manager plans, develops, and implements organization-wide payroll systems and controls; supervises professional accountants and support staff responsible for payroll operations, maintenance, security, and technical training; and supports the payroll system while reconciling its reports to ensure adherence to GASB and IRS rules. Performs related work as required.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration, including at least 24 semester hours in accounting, and five years of responsible professional administrative experience performing the full payroll function using an automated, integrated human resources/payroll information system. At least two years of that experience must involve direct supervision of staff over all payroll functions for a large organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration.
• At least 24 semester hours in accounting; credit is given only for semester hours listed on a college transcript with an accounting course prefix.
• Five years of responsible professional administrative experience performing the full range of payroll functions using an automated and integrated human resources/payroll information system.
• At least two years of the required experience must be in direct supervision of staff over all payroll functions of a large organization.
• Applicants must provide original documents verifying qualifying credentials before their start date if selected for hire.
• A qualifying written examination and a rating of training and experience are required; both are weighted 100% as stated in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the Sewerage and Water Board’s payroll function.
• Plan, develop, and implement organization-wide payroll systems and controls.
• Supervise professional accountants and support staff in payroll operations, maintenance, security, and organization-wide technical training.
• Support the payroll system and reconcile reports to ensure adherence to GASB and IRS rules.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager