Job Description
Description The Account Specialist II, III, and IV (PAYROLL) operate as part of a 3-person team to assist with processing payroll for all county employees and preparing monthly and quarterly filings. ACCOUNT SPECIALIST II HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $17.26 - $22.61 ACCOUNT SPECIALIST III HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $19.34 - $25.32 ACCOUNT SPECIALIST IV HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $21.66 - $28.36 (Salary dependent upon applicant's experience, skill level, and other job specific qualifications) OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY Duties and Responsibilities Verifies timesheet entry and runs payroll calculations for all County employees entered via a largely robust and fully integrated software system (MUCH larger than quick books and the like). Ensures deductions and County contributions are correct. Verifies salary, new hire/termination, pay adjustments, and other criteria affecting an employee’s pay, as applicable. Prints and distributes checks and direct deposit notices. Researches and corrects payroll discrepancies. Reconciles and files all State and Federal reports (941 forms, South Carolina Retirement, Unemployment, etc.) in a timely and accurate manner. Balances, researches, corrects, prints, and distributes W-2s prior to the end of January each year. Processes manual and voided checks. Processes claims for payment for the various County deductions and employee contributions such as State and Federal taxes, student loans, child support garnishments, tax levies, retirement, etc. Performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under pressure of time-sensitive deadline. Handles confidential and administrative information with tact and discretion. Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress and problems. Utilizes logical and creative thought processes to solve problems. Develops ideas and suggestions for new and/or improved processes. Leads, trains, and motivates others in an effective manner. Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned. Minimum Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS for Specialist 04 (Account Specialist II): High School Diploma or GED required supplemented with 1 - 2 years of experience in processing payroll for more than 500 employees, 941 forms, and working with State Retirement. Knowledgeable of State and Federal Tax laws and Labor laws as they relate to payroll processing. Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills are essential. Substantial computer experience, to include working knowledge of payroll software. Skilled in Microsoft Office. Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with little to no supervision. QUALIFICATIONS for Specialist 05 (Account Specialist III): High School Diploma or GED required supplemented with 3 - 5 years of experience in processing payroll for more than 500 employees, 941 forms, and working with State Retirement. Knowledgeable of State and Federal Tax laws and Labor laws as they relate to payroll processing. Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills are essential. Substantial computer experience, to include working knowledge of payroll software. Skilled in Microsoft Office. Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with little to no supervision. QUALIFICATIONS for Specialist 06 (Account Specialist IV): High School Diploma or GED required supplemented with 5+ years of progressive experience in processing payroll for more than 500 employees, 941 forms, and working with State Retirement. Knowledgeable of State and Federal Tax laws and Labor laws as they relate to payroll processing. Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills are essential. Substantial computer experience, to include working knowledge of payroll software. Highly Skilled in Microsoft Office. Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with little to no supervision. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Take action in solving problems while exhibiting good judgment and a systematic approach to decision making; identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information, and specify alternate solutions that result in resolutions. Display strong analytical skills. Embrace change and actively sup