Accounts Specialist Payroll 45-25

Job Notice

Date Posted : November 5 2025

Position : Payroll Specialist

Starting Rate : $ 24.95 / hour

Job # 45-25

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS : Open Until Filled

Established in 1937 the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is a national leader in providing safe healthy and affordable housing options for the Austin community. HACAs mission is to cultivate sustainable affordable housing communities and partnerships that inspire self-reliance growth and optimism.

The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our high-performing Finance Team. This role is responsible for supporting administrative and clerical functions within the Finance Department ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and maintaining financial records. HACA has been a leader in affordable housing in the City of Austin for more than 85 partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development local government entities and numerous non-profit agencies HACA provides access to safe stable housing to over 20000 individuals.

What you will do in this position :

• Payroll Processing :

Processes bi-weekly payroll including auditing and summarizing timesheets and leave slips.

Prepares payroll-related tax returns and check requests.

Maintains and updates employee records including salary benefits direct deposit and tax information.

Performs routine system monitoring backups and minor equipment maintenance.

Assists with reconciliations general ledger entries and grant reporting.

Responds to payroll-related inquiries.

More about this position :

Associates degree in Business Accounting Finance or a related field plus one year of experience; OR

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Management or a related field.

Benefits :

For a more detailed description of our compensation / benefits offered go to the following website :

APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT : Application for the open posted position must be submitted via online at the following website : we will acceptapplications at the Housing Authority of the City of Austin 1124 S. IH-35 Austin Texas 78704. No applications will be accepted after the noted closing dates on the job announcement. We encourage you to visit our website often to view and apply for vacant positions with the Housing Authority of the City of Austin or sign up for job alerts at our career site. The HACA is a drug-free workplace. A Criminal Background Check including a sex offender registry check. A Driving Record Texas Drivers License and a Physical / Drug Screening will be required upon offer of employment. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Business Continuity Planning,Food Technology,ABAP,Import,Electrical & Automation,Adobe

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1