Central Payroll Specialist

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Cook County Government Full time
Job Summary

Under the direction of the Payroll Supervisor/Assistant Payroll Supervisor, performs payroll functions including entering, reviewing and reconciling timesheets and associated reports. Processes bi-weekly payroll for assigned groups, including Quarterly Judges. Processes all accrual adjustment forms for the entire Cook County organization. Investigates, calculates, and reviews all back pay/settlement documents sent to the Comptroller's office. Calculates military leave pay for all active Armed Forces members. Reconciles, balances, and transmits the bi-weekly Pension and Deferred Comp files. Assists with investigating and resolving payroll issues. Assists with the payroll tax reconciliation, filing and year-end processes, as well as with the maintaining of payroll policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate and Seven (7) years work experience in a payroll function.
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree and Five (5) years work experience in a payroll function.
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and Three (3) years work experience in a payroll work function.
Preferred Qualifications
  • One (1) year of work experience utilizing an ERP payroll application.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
  • Experience in the application of sound mathematical principles and basic bookkeeping methods relative to maintaining important financial or statistical records and preparing or approving expenditures, payrolls, purchases of considerable cost.
  • Experience in ERP and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to proof; verify; edit; transcribe and cross reference complex data.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment.
  • Ability to follow-up on unresolved business in a thorough and timely manner.
  • Ability to make sound decisions and carry out programs affecting own work and work of others either for constant or changing work situations.
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in written formats.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines under pressure.
Benefits Package
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

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