Dearborn, Michigan
Payroll and Benefits Specialist Job Opening in Dearborn, Michigan - JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the timely, accurate processing of the biweekly payroll.
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Minimum of an Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree Preferred. Emphasis on Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent.
A minimum of 1 to 3 years of Payroll and/or Accounting experience, processing a large volume of transactions in a multiple union setting.
Must have good attendance and be willing and able to plan vacation and personal business to accommodate the payroll schedule.
Must be self-directed, organized and able to meet strict deadlines with accuracy.
Experience and aptitude in use of computerized systems (Cyborg, TSO, TimeEntry, Kronos, SMART), spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) and word processing (Microsoft Word).
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred
REPORTS TO: Manager of Payroll
PERFORMANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES: * 1. Responsible for the auditing & processing of timesheets and other payment requests to ensure that district employees are paid accurately and timely.
* 2. Work closely with district departments that provide information and/or are involved in the payroll process such as Human Resources and Business Services.
* 3. Work closely with individuals who provide hours worked and attendance data such as school/departmental secretaries, food service managers, childcare managers and building engineers, assisting them in the process of reporting entitlements in compliance with union agreement and pronouncements from Human Resources. Train in time entry. Update payroll manual for timekeepers. Present at annual secretary meeting. Audit payrolls at each building yearly to ensure compliance.
* 4. Assist with court orders relating to bankruptcy, child support, student loan repayments and vendor garnishments.
* 5. Prepare data, print and distribute timecards to all locations. Process payroll output including the stuffing and distribution of checks and direct deposit vouchers.
*6. Research errors and omissions and request manual checks and void checks as needed with the approval of the Manager of Payroll.
* 7. Transmit positive pay, friend of the court and other file transmissions to appropriate
* 8. Follow through on sick lists, flow sheets and authorizations issued by Human Resources by adding to, subtracting from or otherwise adjusting leave banks and/or wages for longevity, promotions, retirements, etc. Adjust leave banks to account for the change in profile hours for transportation employees twice per year.
*9. Audit attendance activity and pay rate changes while working with Human Resources and timekeepers to make corrections and adjustments as needed. Use reports to detect over-usage of leave banks.
*10. Assist with setting up withhold and remit employee deductions for such items including but not limited to 403(b) and/or 457b deferrals, union dues, savings bonds and other deductions. Upload files to the TPA.
*11. Assist with entering income tax deductions, direct deposit information and any related changes into Cyborg, including annual limit changes for 403(b) and 457 plans.
*12. Maintain sick leave, vacation and personal business balances. Add time to employees leave banks according to union contracts. Make adjustments to and monitor emergency sick leave banks. Calculate DFSE & DSOEA vacation payoffs for review with Human Resources and make payments.
*13. Assist district employees and other stakeholders with payroll related questions, resolving issues and responding in a timely manner.
*14. Assist with balancing payroll liability accounts.
*15. Attend periodic Cyborg User Meetings at Wayne County RESA.
*16. Assist in the management of HFC tuition waivers ? maintain log with payroll and assist employees at Payroll counter with forms.
*17. Assist with processing and distributing W-2?s.
*18. Process AP checks for withholding liabilities.
*19. Supply auditors with files and necessary payroll related explanations.
*20. Calculate retro pay for non-instructional personnel.
*21. Make all updates in Cyborg for both employee and benefit provider changes (including instructions from DSEHP).
*22. Produce attendance reports, etc. on ad-hoc basis.
*23. Cross-train with other payroll personnel to learn instructional payroll process.
24. Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $33,550.00 to $48,859.00 /year
Required education:
Associate
Required experience:
Accounting Payroll: 1 year
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