Payroll Clerk jobs in Fayetteville, NC

Finance Department / Payroll Specialist

Performs a variety of technical and specialized accounting tasks with a primary emphasis in support of payroll functions for the City.

Deadline for Application: Open Until Filled

• Minimum Requirements
  An employee in this class performs a variety of fiscal accounting tasks in support of a full range of payroll functions for the City. Work involves reviewing and verifying payroll data and time entries for accuracy and adherence to policy and FLSA regulations; updating employee benefit deductions, withholdings, contributions, and garnishments; sending direct deposit files to the bank; printing direct deposit and regular payroll checks; generating payroll and associated tax and benefits reports; explaining payroll procedures to employees; resolving payroll discrepancies; filing tax reports and generating W-2’s; and maintaining payroll records and files. This employee has a specialized assignment in payroll processing but must be able to back up the work of other Finance staff when needed. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through conferences, timeliness, review of accuracy and completeness of payrolls and related reports, and by independent audit of financial records.
• Special Requirements
  Graduation from a community college with an associate degree in accounting and considerable experience in the processing and maintenance of payroll and financial records and some experience in an automated fiscal or accounting environment, preferably in the public sector; OR an equivalent of education and experience. Knowledge and prior use of Tyler Incode software is a plus.
• Benefits Include
  The City of Dunn provides an excellent benefits package that includes participation in NC Local Government Employees Retirement System; participation in the State Health Plan, employer-paid dental, vision & life insurance; optional FSA participation; optional life, disability, cancer, critical illness, and accident insurance; 401(k) plan and optional 457(b) plan; 12 paid holidays; birthday holiday; and vacation/sick leave.
• Starting Salary Range
  Salary DOQ
• How to Apply
  Applications are available at City Hall, 401 E. Broad St., or they may be downloaded at www.cityofdunn.org. Completed application and resume shall be returned to City of Dunn, 401 E. Broad St., Dunn, NC 28334, Attn: Human Resources. Closing Date: Open until filled. The City of Dunn is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a Drug Free Workplace.