Payroll Specialist I

Location Organization NameGreater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) provides transportation services for 150,000-200,000 customers on a typical week day, or about 45 million rides annually, through a variety of services. In 2016, RTA provided 18.1 million vehicle-miles of service on all modes - HealthLine, bus, Paratransit, light rail, heavy rail, and vanpools. RTA is the 2019 recipient of the prestigious American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Gold award for Bus Safety & Security Excellence. We are proud to be one of northeast Ohio's major employers with a workforce of over 2,100 employees carrying out our mission of Connecting the Community.

We offer a wide range of comprehensive benefits and programs to support the health and wellness of employees and family members including health benefits (medical, dental and vision), a wellness incentive program and participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS.)

The Greater Cleveland RTA is searching for a Payroll Specialist I

Detailed Description

The Payroll Specialist I is responsible for processing service retirement to ensure timely processing of retirements and disability retirements. Perform monthly reporting to OPERS Provide responses to the large earnings inquires and process timely reporting to Service purchase. Research past employees' wages for OPERS earnings.

Prepare, analyze, and reconcile Ohio Public Employment Retirement System reports. Process service retirement, disability retirement, refunds and service purchase forms. Resolve errors and balances to ensure proper payment is sent to OPERS monthly. Process supplemental forms and inquiries. Process special payrolls Longevity, Medical Incentive, Retros. Fill in for biweekly payroll as needed. Will aid in all W2 processes including adjustments and balancing of all boxes. Will confirm that any new codes are entered on the W2 correctly. Perform balance adjustments and ensure the payroll staff have entered assigned adjustments. Record Retention. Review all third-party payments and government requests. Prepare reports and data as requested by third party agencies as it relates to payroll. Ensure compliance with all court ordered documents and prioritize effectively.

Job Requirements

Preferred: Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years' experience, and must be a self-starter, able to multitask and problem solve.

Additional Details

Working Conditions: The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environmental Conditions: This person will work in both an office and garage type of an environment.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk or stand for up to 8 or more hours a day. The employee is frequently required to see, hear, and speak. The employee may be required to work at a computer video display terminal for more than 5 hours a day.

Mental Demands: Reading, watching, studying, observing, focused listening, auditing, inspecting, proofreading, evaluating. Ability to give, receive and analyze information, prepare written materials. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data.

Selection Process: This is a non-bargaining exempt level position. Merit system rules do not apply. No Eligible list will be established. The selection process will include one or more components to demonstrate applicants' knowledge, skills and abilities in job related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessments.

All communications regarding your application will be sent through the I-Recruitment site, you will receive an email from "Oracle Administrator (OR15)" to let you know there has been a change to the status of your application or that you have received a communication regarding your application.

To check the status of your application: Log into the GCRTA I-Recruitment site, look under "Status" column. To check your communications: Log into the GCRTA I-Recruitment site, click on the icon below "Application Details" of the job posting, click on the "Communications" tab to view communications.

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