Payroll Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices and methods of government accounting and fiscal control.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of data processing as it applies to accounting practices; plus state rules and policies as they pertain to employee travel, statewide accounting and the state automated financial system (AZ360).
• Skill in multi-tasking within the areas of accounts payable, payroll and general accounting functions.
• Must have excellent time management and work organization.
• Skill in accurately computing, coding, matching, batching and balancing source documents.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships.
• Have the ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard information.
• Have the ability to use Access, Word, Excel and Google applications efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• AZ360 experience
• Two years accounting experience plus an Associate degree.
• Additional years of accounting experience related to the industry may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Processes agency transfers, AZ360 transactions and deposits for processing by the State Treasurer.
• Receives, reviews and routes invoices in ERP accounting software for approval.
• Processes and monitors payroll and related adjustments in HRIS.
• Daily cash receipts
• Develops and maintains spreadsheets and databases used for reconciliations.
• Reviews, codes and processes employee travel claims.
• Initiates wire transfers for payment to vendors and the State.
• Researches and assists with vendor inquiries.
• Sorts, data captures, runs reports and processes deposits.

Benefits

• Robust and affordable insurance plans (medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options)
• Tuition/Professional Certification monetary assistance
• A top-ranked retirement program
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Accrued vacation and sick days
• Paid Parental Leave
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
• Work-life balance supported by flexible work hours, telework, and Monday thru Friday work weeks
• The opportunity to participate in deferred compensation, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• Rewarding work that benefits the people of Arizona
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Free covered parking