Payroll Technician – Department of the Comptroller / Payroll

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Local Government

Business Address:
225 N Center St, Westminster, MD 21157
Westminster, Maryland 21158

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Suzanne Schreuer
Title: Office Technician
Email: careers@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov

Job Description

As a part of the Department of the Comptroller, you will be supporting payroll operations. Under the direction of the Payroll Manager, you will help to ensure that employees receive their approved compensation in a timely and accurate manner. As the Payroll Technician, you will regularly interact with agencies and respond to staff in a supportive role while assisting the payroll team with compiling and reviewing payroll data. The work you do will support the payroll team and assist with compliance of all applicable laws and tax obligations.
Essential Duties
• Greet and engage with employees in a professional and courteous manner for all their payroll needs. Serve as a point of contact for the payroll team.
• Provide administrative and general technical support in overall office operations, assignments, and projects.
• Compose, prepare, and process general and confidential correspondence, including routine reports, e-mail and faxes.
• Maintain payroll information, files, and records, ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Compile and review timecard and payroll data and reports. Resolve basic discrepancies, calculate pay adjustments, and input data into payroll system.
• Assist auditors by providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal process and procedures.
• Ensure all work is complete and timely to support department goals. Evaluate feedback and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Invite collaboration and seek learning opportunities. Proactively assist peers to create a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

Please visit our website at https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov to apply.

Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Requirements

Education and Experience
• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• One or more years of related experience
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.
Additional Information
• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• May require completion of a basic computer skills assessment.
• May be required to work outside of standard hours.

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED

Wages per hour: $21.34 to $34.14 an hour
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
• Generous paid time off • 13 Paid Holidays • Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable • Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance. • Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts • Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

Days of Work:
MONDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm  TUESDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm  WEDNESDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm  THURSDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm  FRIDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Shift:

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 11/04/2024