SENIOR PAYROLL TECHNICIAN

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Department of Finance is seeking qualified candidates to join our team as a Senior Payroll Technician, located within the Comptroller's Office. The Comptroller's Office is the central coordinating financial agency of Clark County, responsible for both external and internal financial reporting as well as the processing and maintenance of all official accounting records. This position will be participating in preparation of the County's payroll for all employees, assisting with computing and processing payroll adjustments, preparing and reconciling monthly reports, processing payroll deductions and direct deposits, preparing tax documents, processing payroll tax deposits and payments, and researching records to verify wages as needed.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

This position is confidential and excluded from membership in the union.

This position is a non-union position and excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND four (4) years of full-time accounting or financial office clerical experience. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Enters and retrieves data from a computer system and produces reports; operates standard office equipment.
• Uses a computer to develop and manage databases and/or spreadsheet files and to develop special report formats.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Performs a variety of general office support work such as organizing and maintaining various files, typing correspondence, reports, forms, and specialized documents, and proofreading and checking materials for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental policies and regulations.
• Works with strict, recurring deadlines.
• References multiple applicable laws and contracts.

Timekeeping:

• Functions as the working lead for payroll technicians assigned to Central Timekeeping.
• Oversees and verifies work of the payroll technicians.
• Performs the duties of payroll technician as needed.
• Reviews and analyzes various payroll reports to identify errors and other anomalies and make corrections as needed.
• Monitors and audits the work of the timecards.
• Provides input and assist with testing and/or coordinating testing of system updates and system implementations.
• Researches and responds to inquiries regarding employee time and pay.
• Analyzes payroll/timekeeping data to generate employment reports.
• Works with Worker's Compensation and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as it relates to employee payroll and leave time.
• Assists with payroll processing and retirement benefit reporting.
• Coordinates with department liaisons, Records and Human Resources personnel in the performance and completion of daily workload.

Payroll:

• Participates in the preparation of the County's payroll for all employees.
• Assists in computing and processing payroll adjustments.
• Prepares and reconciles PERS monthly reports including researching and adjusting discrepancies.
• Processes payroll deductions and direct deposits.
• Prepares tax documents and other reporting documentation related to payroll matters; processes payroll tax deposits and payments to vendors and agencies for all payroll-related deductions.
• Researches records to verify wages as needed.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of statistical data and records; audits, balances, and prepares a variety of payroll related reports, including quarterly and annual federal reports; monitors bank activity.
• Coordinates with department liaisons, Records, Accounts Payable and Accounting personnel in the performance and completion of daily workload.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes

Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

• Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
  • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
  • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
  • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service Dental Vision Life Insurance - Employer Paid AD&D - Employer Paid Long Term Disability - Employer Paid Generous Leave Accruals that include:

• 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Leave

Other leave options

• Catastrophic Leave
• Parental Leave - Up to 90 days

Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

• Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
• Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
• Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan

Employee Assistance Program Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2024 5:01 PM Pacific

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• Clark County

• 702-455-4565

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