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The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for an administrative professional to fill the Payroll Supervisor position. This position is responsible for managing a team of accountants processing payroll items such as terms stipends reimbursements bonuses commissions and retirement payments. Acts as a payroll backup team member.
Receives researches and inputs payroll changes into applicable systems
Addresses payrollrelated queries and requests
Analyzes payroll issues and provide appropriate resolutions
Assists in payroll calculations entries and documents such as employee wage summary of earnings deductions leave and retirement
Balances reconciles and processes payroll in assigned area
Ensures payroll is posted to the correct funding and accounting system chart
Balances payroll transactions between the payroll and accounting systems to ensure reporting accuracy
Reviews and approves all payrollrelated accounting entries
Ensures payroll is processed in a timely and accurate manner
Reviews and recommends improvements to existing payroll procedures
Works with crossfunctional departments to implement payroll process improvements and best practices to drive excellence and eliminate errors
Trains payroll team members in other payroll functions for coverage
Trains new and current employees on payroll procedures software agency practices policies and procedures
Follows and enforces federal state and local laws
Participates in the hiring process and conducts performance reviews
Prepares and leads meetings
Drives on State business
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge of:
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
The principles concepts practices methods and techniques of government accounting internal control structures and fiscal management
Payroll laws record retention and guidelines such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and garnishments
Supervision management or leadership techniques
Skill in:
Work organization and accomplishment
Analysis and interpretation of financial data
Work techniques required to maintain accounting records through automated accounting systems including personal and mainframe computers
Training reviewing the work of others
Verbal and written communication
Establishing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships
Ability to:
Analyze and interpret financial data
Apply accounting principles and practices
Learn and adhere to the rules regulations and procedures established for the work system or agency
Learn the State of Arizona Accounting Manual and Arizona Financial Information System (AFIS)
Follow written and verbal instructions
Bachelors Degree preferred Not required
At least three 3 years of payroll or accounting experience
Experience in supervision
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C. R210207.11.
In an effort to maintain a safe environment all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical dental life shortterm and longterm 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
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time