Payroll and Benefits Specialist (30 hours per week, 0.75 FTE) - Thurston 9-1-1 Communications : Job Details

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is a part-time, 30-hour/week position that performs technical, complex, and specialized financial, accounting, and fiscal support services in payroll, benefits administration, and general human resources processes. This position assists with troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving payroll problems. This position also involves participating as a key member of the administration team, providing backup and assistance to other team members as needed. Methods of accomplishing tasks are usually the responsibility of the employee, with work reviewed only periodically. A successful candidate for this position will have experience processing payroll, interacting with employees, and performing related financial functions. TCOMM's financial and human resources functions are performed by a small team that supports an agency of 75 employees. Since 1970, TCOMM has been the single-source 911 call and dispatch center in Thurston County. TCOMM is responsible for receiving and recording all 911 calls for help in the county and dispatching the appropriate public safety responders to the emergency (law, fire, emergency medical services). For additional information, please visit our website at . 2025 Salary Level reflected above.Essential Functions may include but are not limited to:Prepare complex semi-monthly payroll, including retirement, tax reporting, employee benefits, garnishments, direct deposits, electronic fund transfer (EFT) information, and other related functions as required for local, state, and federal agencies.Update the payroll accounting system as necessary due to the addition, change, or deletion of pay grades, hour types, positions, benefits, deductions, and leave accruals. Perform payroll activity audits to assure compliance with TCOMM policies and negotiated labor contracts and verify time entries. Research and resolve issues related to employee records, pay, time entry, leave, holidays, and other absences. Respond to employee inquiries regarding paycheck calculations.Process accounts payable, processing check runs, ensuring expenditures are charged correctly to GL accounts, reconciling and posting credit card purchases, and resolving discrepancies.Process accounts receivable, post and maintain receipts, and prepare weekly bank deposits. Maintain and document credit card user authorizations and distribution of temporary-use credit cards.Coordinate with Human Resources regarding protected leaves, pay codes, and other issues related to collective bargaining agreements, new hires, and payroll system entry.Assist with employee benefits administration including new hire benefits orientation, life event changes, and open enrollment. Advise employees on available benefits.Compose correspondence and reports; proofread and edit correspondence and various written materials. Assist with assembling the annual report, annual budget documents, manuals, and similar documents. Create and run ad-hoc reports for Finance/HR as scheduled or requested.Exercise a high degree of independent judgment in problem-solving and decision-making related to professional accounting duties. Work appropriately with confidential material and information.Be reliable and dependable, and report for work on a consistent basis.Perform other duties as assigned.WORKING CONDITIONSWork is generally performed in an office environment. Manual dexterity is needed to operate a computer keyboard. On an occasional basis, lifting and carrying records or other materials weighing up to 30 lbs. may be required. Travel to meetings and operating agency automobiles may also be required.Associate's Degree in Accounting or a closely related field and two (2) years of payroll experience or any combination of relevant education and experience that would demonstrate knowledge, competence, and ability to perform essential duties. Ability to use computer equipment and related software programs, including, but not limited to, MS Outlook, Excel, and Word is required.Must have a valid Washington State Driver's License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.DESIRED SKILLSDirect work experience processing complex payroll in a government agency with complex collective bargaining agreements. Experience using Tyler ERP Pro 10, with an advanced knowledge of Excel, to create, evaluate, and reconcile complex spreadsheets. Knowledge of principles and practices of office management and work organization.Ability to establish effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, other organizations and the general public.Questions about this recruitment? Please contact Aaron Moe, or omm911.org . This position is: - A 0.75 FTE position that will work 30 hours per week - Not represented by a union - Eligible for full benefits - Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Applicants must submit the following items: - Online application - Cover Letter - Resume - Answers all Supplemental Questions

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