Payroll Clerk

Under general supervision, responsible for performing clerical payroll functions such as data entry of employees’ time keeping information during the payroll process. Verifies data information entered into the enterprise system in order to ensure an accurate payroll. Maintains confidentiality of information processed.

• Review all types of data, including pay rate changes, status changes, job code changes, and tax status changes 
• Enter/Upload work and leave hours into the computer. Review bi-weekly time sheets for payment. 
• Research and respond to employee inquiries. 
• Compliance with payroll laws, federal guidelines, and child support orders and other garnishments. 
• Prepare, assist or maintain accurate Payroll spreadsheets, precise reports, schedules and work papers as required. Maintains Departmental Job Slot. 
• Process Payroll distribution and Accounts Payable checks and reports. 
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers, employees and elected officials to promote ultimate service 
• Recommend payroll system enhancements to comply with laws, regulations, tax requirements, reporting procedures, accounting policies and organizational needs. 
• Imaging payroll documents. File documents and maintain confidential personnel records. 
• This job description shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the above duties. May perform other duties as assigned to maintain operations. 
• Reports directly to Lubbock County Payroll Manager

 High school diploma or GED, college education preferred, strong PC skills with utilization of EXCEL, two years general business experience required. Payroll experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: General accounting procedures; Office practices and procedures; General knowledge of county government organization and services; Record keeping and filing procedures; Perform computer processing and spreadsheet functions; Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing EXCEL software; Read and understand instructions; Perform basic mathematical calculations; Analyze and interpret data; Maintain accurate records and files; Detail oriented; Proper public contact and telephone etiquette; Spell and use correct grammar; Prioritize and schedule work to meet deadlines; Communicate effectively orally and in writing; Work independently in the absence of specific instructions; and Establish and maintain effective working relationships with county employees and the general public.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Maintain the ability to occasionally stand, walk, kneel, and bend during the shift; Reach, grip and use fine dexterity; Push and pull objects; Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees; Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds; Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing; place arms above, at or below shoulder height; Use of vision and depth perception; ability to communicate clearly.

DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that 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 functions.

Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Salary : $39,312