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Payroll Analyst

Under direction of the Auditor-Controller, independently maintains and processes payroll records and reports for accounting of salaries and wages, accruals, deductions and other payroll functions for the County, Special Districts and the Courts. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : This is the advanced level of the series. Incumbents working at this level exercise independent judgment in performing technical and complex professional duties in a confidential capacity with little to no supervision. Provides reports and information to assist in employee negotiations. Analyzes the impact of proposals upon employees, classifications, benefit programs, salaries, established procedures and the County organization. Analyzes, compiles and prepares salary and benefit projections for the County Budget.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Compiles and maintains the County's payroll and associated employee records for Inyo County, Special Districts and the Courts
• Performs research using Federal, State and County laws, rules and regulations to resolve issues and questions
• Audits, corrects and approves all payroll transaction documents before posting
• Processes all retroactive pay and special payrolls
• Responsible for payment of payroll deductions, wage assignments, payroll taxes for the County and Special Districts
• Prepares payroll tax reports and maintains year-to-date control figures for preparation of W-2 forms and other year-end reports
• Prepares and reviews memoranda and correspondence concerning payroll records requested by County departments, employees, Internal Revenue Service, Employment Development Department, Department of Labor, County Courts and other agencies
• Provides payroll clerks in other departments with procedures, calendars, guidelines and directives needed to accomplish payroll functions
• Under the direction of the Auditor, acts as liaison with Human Resources and Information Services staff on matters of personnel administration, coordination and maintenance of the County's payroll-personnel system
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date listings of all check corrections, canceled checks and refunds
• Maintains all payroll files
• Maintains security and confidentiality of payroll records of all current and former County employees
• Processes direct deposits
• Withholds and distributes voluntary deductions
• Interprets Memorandums of Understanding and other policies that affect payroll
• Effectively organizes workflow and establishes priorities to meet deadlines

Performs miscellaneous payroll functions plus clerical and accounting work as required

QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE : Payroll Analyst I High school graduate or equivalent Four years of increasingly responsible financial record keeping and analytical work experience with a strong accounting background Prior payroll experience with a governmental entity is preferred.

Payroll Analyst II High school graduate or equivalent Four years of increasingly responsible financial record keeping and analytical work experience including one year performing the duties of a Payroll Analyst I with Inyo County or equivalent with another government agency OR Five years of increasingly responsible experience in financial recordkeeping and analytical work experience.

KNOWLEDGE OF : Principles, practices, regulations and procedures related to the preparation and processing of payroll and benefit administration Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, regulations and policies pertaining to payroll and personnel Principles and practices of bookkeeping, accounting, financial record keeping and reporting Office procedures, methods and equipment Computer applications and techniques

ABILITY TO : Interpret and apply County policies, procedures, State and Federal laws and regulations relating to payroll accounting and benefit administration. Tactfully and clearly explain a wide variety of payroll and benefit procedures and policies to County personnel Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with County staff, representatives of outside agencies and the general public Make mathematical computations quickly and accurately Prepare, clear, concise, and accurate records and reports Meet timelines and schedules Identify and handle confidential information Operate all forms of office equipment Utilize various software programs relevant to the position Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Physical ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, stand, twist, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds Climb and descend stairs Frequent telephone use

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : May be required to drive a motor vehicle in the course of employment and must possess a valid operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation Your position may be required to serve as a Disaster Service Worker during a County emergency

APPLICATION : It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying. You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like "See / Refer to resume" or "See attached". IMPORTANT : If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your application SELECTION : Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES : Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact (760) 878-0377 prior to the examination process. CITIZENSHIP / IMMIGRATION STATUS : Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. WORK LOCATION : The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and / or County Administration.