Program Specialist

Westchester County Department of Finance is actively recruiting for a Program Specialist (Payroll Auditing) . Base Pay Range $76,345.00/yr - $91,760.00/yr Overview Under general supervision, the Program Specialist supervises the auditing, processing, distribution and reconciliation of the entire County or Medical Center payroll and related documentation. Responsibility involves the development and implementation of new methods and procedures for payroll reporting and auditing to insure implementation of all rules, regulations, and laws affecting employee payrolls. Independent judgement is exercised within prescribed financial and administrative policies. Supervision is exercised over subordinate payroll audit clerks, and administrative supervision is exercised over departmental payroll clerks. Does related work as required. Examples of Work (Responsibilities) Schedules, distributes and reviews the work load for the payroll audit section; Supervises and trains clerks in payroll auditing procedures; Participates in auditing the time and attendance sheets submitted by departments; Reviews format and evaluates data on time sheets; Advises payroll clerks in departments of correct procedures and explains methods of automated computation; Interprets rules and regulations of social security, retirement, insurance, and hospitalization; Audits payrolls for proper application of social security and retirement laws and regulations, budget allocations, restrictions, administrative policies, and other laws as applicable; Supervises calculations for social security, health insurance, withholding taxes, retirement and other deductions, with necessary remittances; Establishes and maintains controls to check accuracy of information updating salaries, taxes, bonds, retirement, insurances, etc., makes changes as needed to correct errors; Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments; May access protected health information (PHI) in accordance with departmental assignments and guidelines defining levels of access (i.e. incidental vs. extensive); May perform other incidental tasks, as needed. Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes Good knowledge of payroll procedures, especially with reference to county processes; good knowledge of principles of payroll auditing; good knowledge of federal and state tax laws related to employee payrolls as well as social security rules and regulations; good knowledge of automated payroll operations and procedures; familiarity with personnel and budget procedures; ability to work with complex mathematical computations; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to get along well with others and to deal effectively with other County or Medical departments; ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments; ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position; accuracy; initiative; physical condition commensurate with the requirement of the position. Minimum Requirements Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and either: (a) a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or related field, and two years of supervisory experience in the auditing or preparation of a payroll in an automated system for at least five hundred employees; or (b) six years of experience in the auditing or preparation of a payroll using an automated system for at least five hundred employees, two of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or (c) a satisfactory equivalent combination of the foregoing training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b). Substitution Policy Post graduate education, which must have included at least 12 credits in finance, accounting or business, may be substituted at the rate of 30 credits per year of experience, exclusive of the supervisory experience. Special Note Education beyond the secondary level must be from an institution recognized or accredited by the Board of Regents of the New York State Education Department as a post‑secondary, degree‑granting institution. Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Finance and Accounting/Auditing Industry Government Administration Benefits Besides a competitive salary, our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, paid leave and retirement plan. Application Instructions Please submit a cover letter and resume to . Important: Please indicate Program Specialist (Payroll Auditing) in the subject line of your email. Westchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer About Westchester County Westchester County, located in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, covers 500 square miles and has a population of just over 1 million. Originally home to Native Americans of the Lenape tribe, it is now a rich mix of diverse cultures and landscapes. The County is a blend of bustling cities, quaint villages, and picturesque towns, as well as open spaces and a network of beautiful parks. Westchester is made up of six cities, 19 towns, and 20 villages. The County is known for its top‑nort public schools and high quality of life. It is also an intellectual capital, boasting a highly educated workforce, competitive colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, world‑changing nonprofits, and cutting‑edge research centers. Westchester is led by County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins, who took office in January 2025 as the tenth County Executive. Focusing on innovation, Jenkins is leveraging technology and fostering business growth to position Westchester as a dynamic and inclusive destination where everyone can thrive. Learn more about Westchester County by visiting #J-18808-Ljbffr