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City of Detroit Payroll Technician IV in Detroit, Michigan
Payroll Technician IV
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Payroll Technician IV
Salary
$47,689.00 - $55,943.00 Annually
Location
MI, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
20230343303134OCFOJS
Department
Off Chf Financial Officer
Division
Payroll Audit
Opening Date
04/23/2024
Closing Date
5/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
7100-Senior Accountants Analysts and Appraisers As
Description
Benefits
Description
Be a Part of the City You Love!
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Payroll Audit Division is accepting applications for a Payroll Technician position.
Position Summary
Under general supervision, responsible for performing advanced technical and clerical accounting and financial record keeping activities involving the preparation, processing and maintenance of payroll. Review the computation of payroll and ensure processes are in accordance with government regulations.
Examples of Duties
Coordinate and participate in the processing of payroll including the computation and posting of employee time, subtraction of appropriate deductions and preparation of required reports.
Prepare payroll journal adjustments, audit payroll accounts and transactions, and prepare supporting documentation.
Ensure incoming time and attendance and personnel transactions are accurate and conform to applicable ordinances and legislations.
Reconcile, assist with the preparation of, and file W-2's as well as quarterly, year-end, and related payroll tax reports to ensure compliance with federal and state tax agency requirements.
Process retroactive pay adjustments.
Establish and maintain all files and records necessary to ensure that city employees are correctly and punctually paid.
Analyze and troubleshoot payroll issues.
Ensure timely reporting and payment of the employer's and employees' withholding taxes and miscellaneous withholdings to appropriate agencies.
Maintain confidentiality of personnel, payroll records and reports.
Perform special projects as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications (required):
High school diploma or G.E.D. (General Educational Development) equivalent.
Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience in processing or verifying payroll.
Qualifications (preferred):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field of study.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD:02/12/2024
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
INSURANCE
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
Agency
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
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