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Payroll Specialist

Company: Allegheny County Careers
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 07/15/2025
Job Categories: Accounting/Auditing, Finance/Economics, Government and Policy, Real Estate

Job Description

Payroll Specialist
<div class="input-group"> Position Title: Payroll Specialist <div id="MainContent_noresults"> Salary: $48,300.00 - $51,300.00 per year How to Apply: Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application. <div id="box" style="border: solid; padding: 15px; border-color: gold; background-color: lightgray;"> Minimum Requirements: <ul><li>Associates degree in Business, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field AND two (2) years of experience payroll experience, or</li><li>An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is acceptable.</li></ul>It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status. </div> Position Summary: Reporting to the Manager of Administration, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing the payroll for the entire Department of Facilities Management. This position is responsible for producing a timely and accurate bi-weekly payroll, executing all payroll duties for a set number of cost centers, and strictly adhering and enforcing payroll-related County and department policies and procedures as well as provisions of all collective bargaining unit agreements in a unionized work environment. Overview: Duties: <ul><li>Verifies payroll is in compliance with all union contracts, department and County policies and procedures.</li><li>Prepares payment vouchers and back-up information for special payments such as Sick Leave Buy Back, Bargaining Unit special allowances, Comp Time payments, etc.. </li><li>Resolves problems that occur with payroll and accurately corrects any errors.</li><li>Maintains payroll related records as well as leave documentation. </li><li>Updates payroll data such as annual changes in benefit time and pay rates; handles confidential pay and personnel issues. </li><li>Verifies accuracy on employee benefit time balances; ensures inactive employees are removed from payroll.</li><li>Performs closing pay activities. </li><li>Processes payroll reports and reconciles computer payroll system reports against JD Edwards.</li><li>Serves as the contact person for all payroll related questions; distributes paychecks. </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul> Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: <ul><li> JD Edwards products, BTTE, and payroll systems. </li><li>Collective bargaining agreements.</li><li>Leaves of absence, worker’s compensation, personnel procedures and practices.</li></ul> Skill in: <ul><li>Microsoft Office Suite </li></ul> Ability to: <ul><li>Be detail oriented for accurate verification and data entry. </li><li>Work independently with little supervision.</li><li>Type a minimum of 50 WPM.</li><li>Demonstrate proficiency in business math such as basic bookkeeping. </li><li>Meet deadlines and multi-task.</li><li>Adjust work schedule when necessary.</li></ul> Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year. Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates. <div id="Needtocenterandbold" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D </div> <div id="Needtocenterandbold2" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> <a href="https://apps.alleghenycounty.us/HRJobApplication/firstpage.aspx?id=2933" id="MainContent_Applyonline">Apply Online</a> </div> </div> </div>

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Website: https://apps.alleghenycounty.us/hrj...
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