Payroll and Benefits Specialist - Finance

Job Description

Job Description

Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Finance

Harris County, Georgia, with a population of 36,000 and located in west central Georgia along the Alabama border 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus, is accepting applications for a full-time Payroll & Benefits Specialist for the Harris County Accounting Department.

The purpose of this position is to provide technical support for the county's accounting operations. Success in this position contributes to accuracy and completeness of financial reporting and financial transactions. This non-exempt position requires :

• Knowledge of county payroll policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of state and federal tax laws and deadlines.
• Knowledge of website management principles.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in managing employee benefits.
• Skill in the maintenance of employee files and records.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree (preferred) and more than three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.

The starting rate of pay is $25.03 plus generous benefits including a five-year vesting schedule for retirement.

To apply and learn more about the county and its benefits, visit the Harris County website at https : / / harriscountyga.casellehire.com / jobs /

Position opened until filled. Hiring dependent upon successfully passing drug screening, background check, social media check, employment check, and driving history check. Harris County, Georgia is an EOE.