Job Summary
Reporting directly to the Payroll/Operations Manager, responsible for performing various payroll and accounts payable (AP) duties and responsibilities. Assists with processes related to bi-weekly payroll, addresses personnel and department inquiries, and assists with personnel forms.
Examples Of Work Performed
Audits, edits, and adjusts payroll records and AP invoices as reviewed and approved by county departments and management
Processes child support orders, federal wage garnishments, tax levies, bankruptcies, and student loans
Approves and processes workflows for terminations, new hires, salary and position changes, and miscellaneous pay elements and deductions; verifies employee timecards
Performs verifications of employment
Communicates closely with various county departments and Accounts Payable vendors to explain payroll related policies and procedures and to resolve discrepancies and disputes
Serves as a liaison to the Human Resources Department in the creation of new employee records
Ensures AP vendor Taxpayer Identification Numbers are correct
Completes verification reviews for vendors requesting electronic payments
Assists county wide personnel with completion of payroll related forms
Assists in the distribution of 1099s
Reviews entries made by the Accounts Payable Specialist and audits for accuracy
Assists with monthly and quarterly reporting
Creates and maintains various reports, forms, worksheets, and informational materials
Ensures comprehensive filing systems and databases are maintained and up to date
Enters and verifies data within applicable databases and systems
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs special duties as assigned
Organization Relationships
Reports directly to – Payroll/Operations Manager
Direct Reports – No
Physical Demands
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
Environmental Factors
Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
Irregular Hours
Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of payroll or accounts payable experience
Working knowledge of basic accounting practices
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems
Licenses And Certifications
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Three (3) years of payroll and accounts payable experience
Fundamental Payroll Certificate (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
Accounts Payable Specialist (APS) Certification
Working knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite, Kronos (UKG), and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Employment Testing
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
Criminal background check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
Drug screening: No
Physical exam: No
Psychological exam: No
Additional: N/A
Supplemental Information
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626.
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.