Class Code: 00117
PAYROLL SPECIALIST II
NATURE OF WORK
This
is responsible payroll accounting work in the classification, analysis and
reporting of payroll, benefits and personnel data.
Work
involves maintaining and supervising the maintenance of payroll and related
financial records, and conducting audits, using an automated and integrated
payroll and human resources system. Work includes preparing payroll reports and
statements, and reviewing records for compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Employees in this classification exercise considerable independent
judgment within established policies and procedures, and are supervised by an
administrative superior.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This
class is distinguished from Payroll Specialist I by the greater responsibility
for auditing, and the additional education and experience required.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Audits
general ledger transactions related to payroll expenses, payroll vouchers and
paychecks; assists in the balancing of accounts.
Supervises
and audits the work of subordinate technical and clerical personnel.
Prepares
and analyzes payroll related journal entries and liability payments.
Prepares
quarterly and annual reports required by state and federal laws.
Assists in the supervision of new
hire, retirement and benefits processing.
Monitors
and performs internal and external electronic transmission uploads and
downloads.
Perform
related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge
of accounting principles and practices as related to payroll administration.
Knowledge
of state and federal laws pertaining to payroll practices.
Knowledge
of regulations governing child support orders, levies and garnishments.
Knowledge
of Civil Service Rules and Regulations and Bargaining Unit Contracts as related
to wages.
Ability to utilize electronic data
processing equipment in the maintenance and analysis of fiscal and accounting
records.
Ability to present information clearly
and concisely in oral and written form.
Ability to serve the public and fellow
employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit
of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of
diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color,
religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation,
familial status, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity
and expression.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation
from an accredited two-year college or university with major course work in
accounting or business administration; three (3) years experience in payroll
accounting in a large, diverse organization; or any equivalent combination of
relevant training and experience.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: White
Collar
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: No
Class Spec Estab./Revised: E12/1994
R01/2009