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At the core of its responsibilities, the Finance Department ensures the accurate and timely maintenance and reporting of all financial transactions. Adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the department prepares comprehensive financial statements, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).\nABOUT THE COUNTY:\nWe know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provides County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices. \nLocated in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.\nWe hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.\nABOUT THE JOB:\nThe Payroll Coordinator position plays a pivotal role in supporting the payroll operations of Deschutes County. They are an integral part of the Accounting team which includes a payroll supervisor, a payroll coordinator, three senior accounting technicians, and two accountants, all under the direction of the Controller. This position will report directly to the payroll supervisor.\nThe Payroll Coordinator, reporting to the payroll supervisor, processes monthly payroll with a focus on accuracy in timesheets, leave calculations and salary adjustments. This position collaborates closely with HR and departments to maintain data integrity; handle intricate payroll transactions, address inquiries and complaints; and ensure compliance with tax laws and reporting standards, including reconciling payments to various agencies and preparing tax filings and W-2 forms. Additionally, the Payroll Coordinator will contribute to payroll system enhancements, uphold legal and contractual obligations, and should ideally demonstrate self-motivation, strong analytical abilities, and meticulous attention to detail. Proficiency in efficiently extracting, analyzing, and manipulating financial data is crucial for success in this role.\nIt is worth noting that Deschutes County has a small accounting team, which means each member often handles a wide range of responsibilities. As such, flexibility and excellent communication skills are crucial attributes for the Payroll Coordinator to succeed in this position.\nThe standard schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, with a typical work week of 40 hours. The flexibility to adjust work hours is available between 7 am to 6 pm.\nThis position is located in Deschutes County and may be eligible for a hybrid of in-office/remote work as allowed by policy and approved by the supervisor. The accounting team works remotely one day per week on Mondays.\nKey Responsibilities:\nProcesses payroll, benefits, and technical transactions in compliance with federal and state rules and regulations, and County policies; works independently to meet precise deadlines and accuracy standards; exercises high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.\nReviews employee timesheets for accuracy; calculates hours worked, vacation and sick leave hours, and other payroll information; reconciles data entry, and enters information into a confidential payroll computer system.\nCollects payroll, benefits, and administrative information and compiles data for reports; identifies and researches payroll issues, and recommends solutions; prepares and distributes required reports.\nWhat You Will Bring:Knowledge of or experience with:\nPayroll accounting rules, regulations, methods, and procedures.\nCustomer service standards and protocols.\nGeneral accounting standards, policies, procedures, and regulations.\nSkill in:Verifying and reconciling payroll information, and maintaining payroll documentation and reports.\nResearching and evaluating payroll and benefits issues, policies, and procedures.\nInterpreting and explaining technical aspects of payroll and benefits policies and procedures.\n *This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function. Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.\nReview the full job description by clicking HERE. \nCompensation\n$6,536.41 to $8,759.41 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.\nAttention all candidates: please make sure your application includes all job history, education, training, certifications, licenses, and other relevant experience, as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity. Resumes will not be reviewed.\nOur robust healthcare package covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.\nMinimum Qualifications\n Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related field; \n AND three (3) years of payroll accounting experience; \n OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job. \nPreferred Qualifications:Certified Payroll Professional or any comparable professional certification.\nExperience processing payroll for multiple bargaining units.\nExperience with Oregon PERS.\nExperience with full-cycle payroll processing.\nNecessary Special Requirements\nThe employment offer will be contingent upon pre-employment screening for criminal history and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). These screenings must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.\nExcellent County benefit package when eligible.\nDeschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.\nWhen Are you Eligible:\nIf you are hired on the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first of that month (immediate benefits, either that day or back to the first of the month if the first is on a Saturday or Sunday). 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