Payroll Technician (Accounting Technician II-BU)
Payroll Technician (Accounting Technician II-BU)
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Position Description
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) has an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished accounting professional to join the Payroll Unit. The Payroll Technician (Ord. Title: Payroll Technician) will perform payroll and accounting duties that involve multiple unions and ensure payroll records are compliant with SPD policies Collective Bargaining Agreements City Personnel Rules and all applicable federal regulations. This position is engaged in the maintenance and preparation of payroll records and files. Performs all payroll records maintenance operations and procedures pertaining to complex set of accounts or payroll records for 1600 employees of the Seattle Police Department. The Payroll Technician reports to the Payroll Supervisor at the Seattle Police Department.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepares payroll documents and updates files to ensure proper and accurate employee salary and deduction information.
- Performs duties associated with the reconciliation balancing or processing of payroll adjustments and records.
- Assist employees with time sheets and Workday usage.
- Prepares and reviews reports forms transactions statements or other documents.
- Compile information and data required for the preparation of payroll reports.
- Interprets City Personnel Rules and Collective Bargaining Agreements to employees and their chain of command.
- Research and processes payroll adjustments in appropriate City systems.
- Maintain process audit and monitor employee leave balance accumulators.
- Responsible for payroll and Human Resource processes for new hires separations and transfers.
- Manual Salary Warrant Requests preparation and submission to City Payroll.
- Performs multiple regular payroll audits using the Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Access Query database (Workday UKG).
- Communicate effectively (in person through email and by phone) with employees other departments and external agency representatives.
- Answer and respond to employee questions via phone in person and email.
- Keep sensitive materials and information confidential.
- Any other payroll duties and/or special projects assigned by Payroll Supervisor.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Requires two years accounting/bookkeeping experience or oneyear experience as an Accounting Technician I or a combination of education/training/experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.
Desired Qualifications:
- Associate degree in accounting.
- Knowledge of the Citys PeopleSoft 9.2 Financial Management System or a similar financial system as well as the Citys policies and procedures regarding purchasing and accounts payable.
- Experience Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) such as ADP Workday and UKG (including web reporting).
- An ability to prioritize and organize assignments and accomplish multiple tasks with strict deadlines while maintaining excellent customer service.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word and Microsoft Access.
- Strong auditing skills.
Position Requirements:
- Must passa Seattle Police Department background investigation.
- This position is a hybrid position; the City requires employees to report in person 3 days a week (subject to change). Individual schedules will be based on an agreement between the employee and their supervisor.
Additional Information
About the Department:
The Seattle Police Department is comprised of approximately 1600 dedicated law enforcement professionals all committed to creating and fostering a work environment that is collaborative innovative and leading the way in law enforcement principles and practices. Ours is a culture that encourages top performers to adhere to a standard of excellence in the identification of and resolution to complex challenges. At SPD we acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and pledge ourselves to create and maintain an environment that respects diverse traditions heritages and experiences.
Additional Information:
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and longterm disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: full salary range for this position is $33.78 $37.82 per hour.
New employees begin Step 1 of the pay progression which is $33.78 hourly. Current City employees starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions. This is a fulltime (1.0 FTE) regular position with full benefits. This is a Civil Service position eligible for overtime.
How to Apply:
- Apply online at refer to: Job Number:.
- Attach a resume and a cover letter that provide additional information on why your skills and experience make you qualified for this job.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you have any questions please contact Roth Lim at.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
