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Department:

9510 GRU - Chief Financial Officer

Salary Range Minimum:

$52000.00

Salary Range Maximum:

$79217.13

Closing Date:

10/06/2025

Job Details:

Join our team at Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU)!

The Payroll Analyst is an entry-level professional position responsible for processing and analyzing payroll transactions while ensuring compliance with federal state and local regulations. This role requires strong analytical reporting and problem-solving skills to support accurate payroll operations and financial integrity. The Payroll Analyst is responsible for resolving employee pay issues preparing reports for audits and management and maintaining payroll records in line with privacy and compliance standards. The position also supports payroll system upgrades testing and data accuracy initiatives.

Key responsibilities include analyzing and processing wages deductions benefits and taxes; resolving payroll discrepancies and compliance issues; preparing reports for supervisors and agencies; supporting system improvements; and ensuring ongoing compliance with payroll laws and policies.

Note: This position may be underfilled depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Multiple candidates may be hired from this posting. An eligibility list may also be established to fill future vacancies.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Professional entry-level work performing analytical activities that are generally procedural recurring and programmatic in nature.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its lack of supervisory duties and by its entry-level analytical duties.

EXAMPLES OF WORK**

** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Depending on area of assignment:

Receives and reviews purchasing and payment documents assigns appropriate budget accounts and issues purchase orders. Coordinates billing closeout procedures and prepares and distributes billing requests as applicable. Prepares requests for proposals and processes contracts for various service providers.

Prepares bid specifications and analyzes bid clarifications and exceptions to determine materiality. Prepares analysis of quotations to insure conformity with specifications and most satisfactory source of supply.

Analyzes contracts agreements and terms and conditions to assure clarity and protection of the Citys interests both GRU and General Government. Verifies contracts have met all requirements before execution. Implements contract execution procedures ensuring proper review approval and execution.

Provides oversight of departmental programs as required (e.g. Small and Minority Business Development and Procurement Card).

Plans and implements inventory control procedure changes. Analyzes stock levels and supervises inventory counts.

Monitors departmental budget and assists in annual budget process.

Monitors input/output accuracy and integrity of data in automated systems and distributes associated reports to appropriate staff users and management.

Queries and extracts data to develop and distribute reports used in measuring established indicators pension investment activities and actuarial studies and valuations.

Monitors performance of Citys investment funds and investment managers adherence to guidelines. Summarizes data on current and long-term trends on investments risks and measurable economic influences relevant to current status of investments. Analyzes and reports to the Board of Trustees on the composition of the Citys equity portfolio as a part of the Citys divestiture process.

Negotiates sale and purchase of investments records transactions and coordinates transfer of funds. Updates and projects estimated investment and earnings information.

Monitors and tracks daily repurchase agreement with the bank. Verifies accuracy of monthly custodian bank reports and reconciles to investment manager reports.

Prepares cost benefit and/or cash flow analysis. Prepares cost effectiveness studies.

Acts as liaison to various Boards and Committees: schedules and coordinates meetings and prepares and distributes Board and Committee meeting agendas packets and minutes.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Depending on area of assignment:

Assists in identifying user needs for automated information systems.

Assists in formulating operating procedures for assigned division.

Assists departments in developing service goals objectives and standards.

May act in absence of supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education experience knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in business or public administration finance or a related field and two (2) years of experience in financial operational fuels or marketing analysis or six (6) years of related analytical experience (with no degree) or an equivalent combination of education training and experience which provide the required knowledge skills and abilities.

Note: Professional certification through National Association of Purchasing Management National Institute of Governmental Purchasing or Institute for Supply Management may fulfill the above educational requirements for Purchasing Department Analyst positions.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Depending on area of assignment:

Valid Florida Driver License required.

Certifications

Depending on area of assignment:

Certification through National Association of Purchasing Management National Institute of Governmental Purchasing or Institute for Supply Management desired for Purchasing Department Analyst positions.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Depending on area of assignment:

Thorough knowledge of organization structure functions internal relationships and interactions with other levels of organization.

Thorough knowledge of purchasing and contract administration principles and practices and of rules and regulations governing organization procurement activities.

Thorough knowledge of office procedures and practices business English spelling and commercial arithmetic.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to work effectively with elected officials charter officers department heads representatives of other agencies other city employees and the general public.

Thorough knowledge of inventory control methods and procedures used in the receipt storage and issuance of merchandise.

Working knowledge of personal computers and relevant software.

Knowledge of statistical and economic analysis techniques and modeling and ability to apply such knowledge in the preparation of studies and forecasts of services.

Thorough knowledge of accounting budgeting and financial management principles practices procedures and the ability to apply such knowledge to financial transactions.

Working knowledge of office equipment Electronic Data Processing (EDP) methods and practices particularly related to financial information.

Ability to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May be required to attend meetings outside regular business hours.

Note:

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All regular employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance life insurance paid leave 11 paid a holidays a year a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers tuition reimbursement on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability who require special accommodations during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department at or TDD/TTY at .

Veterans Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07 Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans Preference.

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