Payroll Analyst (City Controller's Office) (Non-Civil Service)

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Job Summary

The Payroll Analyst analyzes, validates, and performs various payroll related functions. Reports quarterly and annual Tax and Financial forms, W-2 and third-party
financial transactions. Provides technical guidance and support to payroll staff within the City Departments.

Job Description
 

Overview

The Payroll Analyst analyzes, validates, and performs various payroll related functions. Reports quarterly and annual Tax and Financial forms, W-2 and third-party financial transactions. Provides technical guidance and support to payroll staff within the City Departments.

Essential Functions

Manages and initiates bi-weekly and monthly payrolls for uniformed and civilian employees; analyzes and validates employee payroll results and coordinates with City Departments any necessary corrective action; establishes and executes all electronic payroll transactions.

2 Generates payroll checks; initiates payroll transactions that record postings to the clearing accounts, the third-party payroll vendor accounts, and to the General Ledger accounts; calculates and reconciles data from various payroll reports and prepares disbursements.

3 Creates third-party vendor reports and initiates the release of third-party vendor payments.

4 Creates garnishment reports and initiates the release of garnishment payments; validates and produces off-cycle payments.

5 Reconciles third-party payments; conducts research and compiles spreadsheets or reports for Open Record Requests.

6 Reissues lost or misplaced W-2's or 1099R's; performs research for various tax reporting queries and personnel issues.

7 Interprets payroll transactions and provides payroll-related reports to City Departments upon request.

8 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma, GED

Experience

Two (2) Years' of experience in Human Resources or payroll support

Licenses and Certifications

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Payroll principles and procedures.

2 Knowledge of time and attendance processes and procedures.

3 Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to payroll.

4 Knowledge of payroll related computer programs and software.

5 Ability to operate computer, associated software, calculator, and other equipment.

6 Ability to identify and resolve problems or situations regarding payroll.

7 Ability to maintain confidentiality.

8 Ability to create and maintain reports and spreadsheets.

9 Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

10 Ability to research, analyze and summarize data.

11 Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

12 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Salary Range

 

$26.65 - $31.28

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.