SALARY
$87645.70
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision coordinates the work of staff engaged in preparing processing evaluating maintaining and reporting on the Authoritys payroll.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises bi-weekly payroll processing using Oracle ERP System
- Reviews payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Applies established rules governing the compensation of employees based on union contracts government regulations and Authority policies.
- Prepares and processes regular and supplemental payrolls ensuring accurate deductions are made.
- Evaluates payroll systems processes and procedures and makes recommendations to improve operations.
- Assesses payroll systems internal controls and recommends changes as needed to ensure the safeguarding of assets.
- Identifies and initiates acceptable accounting principles to prevent or correct errors or irregularities.
- Researches analyzes develops and implements changes to payroll related policies and procedures.
- Ensures payroll functions and procedures are maintained accurately and efficiently.
- Maintains controls and audit trails for all payroll transactions.
- Coordinates work flow and procedures between Payroll Human Resources and field locations.
- Researches documents and responds to employee payroll related issues and concerns.
- Reviews final pay calculations and approves issuance of special payroll checks.
- Supervises the preparation and reporting of payroll information to third parties through W-2s 1099s and 941 quarterly payroll tax returns. Reviews orders and authorizes income deductions for child support and other wage garnishments.
- Prepares statistical payroll related reports.
- Trains and supervises payroll staff.
- Hires trains develops monitors and evaluates staff. Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to this position are the following jobs:
Job Title
- Payroll Analyst
- Payroll Processing Clerk
CHALLENGES
- Verifying manual payroll data within a limited timeframe.
- Keeping abreast of Fair Labor Standards Act union contract agreements and Workers Compensation regulations.
- Keeping abreast of changes in local state and federal laws and changes in policy as they pertain to the payroll function.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Business or a related field plus four (4) years of experience in Accounting or Payroll and two (2) years of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Detailed knowledge of standard payroll processes and applicable local federal and bargaining union contract terms related to payroll and taxation.
- Strong math skills.
- Strong analytical skills to identify and analyze alternative solutions conclusions and approaches to problems.
- Good verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Good organization skills and attention to details.
- Good management organizational and planning skills.
- Intermediate Oracle Payroll skills.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
- Ability to apply modern accounting principles and procedures to payroll functions.
- Ability to keep payroll records and to prepare related reports.
- Ability to process large volumes of data and information both timely and accurately.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- General office environment.
EQUIPMENT TOOLS AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
- Standard office equipment.
- Personal computer and related software (Microsoft Word Power Point Excel and Oracle Payroll).
Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process per the applicable labor contracts.
Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.
Applicants if hiredmust comply with CTAs residency ordinance.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race color creed religion sex marital status national origin sexual orientation ancestry age unfavorable military discharge disability or any other status protected by federal state or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
During the hiring process CTAs Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.
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