* Salary Grade SG 110 Recruitment Rate: $51,376.00 To $64,168.00 * * Salary Will Be Determined Based On Directly Related Experience ** Work Location Is Town Hall In Clayton, NC (Johnston County) The Town Of Clayton Is Seeking Applicants For An Payroll Specialist Within The Finance Department. The Town Of Clayton Employs More Than 300 Full-time Staff In Areas Including Police, Fire, And Electric Utilities. The Town Of Clayton Also Offers A Range Of PT Positions Including Positions In Parks & Rec, Library, And Cultural Arts. Duties & Responsibilities An Employee In This Class Performs A Variety Of Fiscal And Paraprofessional Accounting Tasks In Support Of A Full Range Of Payroll And Other Accounting Functions Of The Town. Duties Include Verifying Timesheets, Entering And Vetting Payroll Data, Maintaining The Employee Data Base, Compliance With FLSA, Sending Direct Deposit (ACH File) Information To The Bank, Assisting Department Contacts With Payroll Issues, Maintenance And Processing Of Payroll Deductions And Leave Accruals, Assisting Employees, And Applying Established Principles Of Payroll Policies And Procedures To The Duties Performed. Knowledge Of Advanced Paraprofessional Accounting Principles And Practices In Conjunction With The Related Legal And Regulatory Requirements Is Required. Confidentiality, Judgement, And Initiative Are Required In The Performance Of Duties. Work Also Includes Bank Reconciliation, Which Includes The Daily Reconciliation Of NSF Returns And Credit Card Receipts, Preparation Of Utility Tax And Fuel Tax Returns, Random Periodic Cash Audits Of All Collection Points, Compilation Of Data For Cycle 5 And Motor Fleet Allocation And Journal Imports. Work Is Performed Under The General Direction Of The Finance Director And Is Evaluated Through Direct Interaction, Conferences, Review And Accuracy Of Payroll And Related Reports In Conjunction With The Audit Of Financial Records And Feedback From Staff. Reviews Submitted Electronic Timesheets And Related Information For The Town’s Payroll Database On A Bi-weekly Basis For Employees And Monthly For Councilmembers To Ensure Compliance With FLSA And Town Policies And Procedures. Resolve Problems With Appropriate Department Head, Supervisor, And Employee. FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PLEASE VISIT: * *SUBMIT OFFICIAL APPLICATION USING THE TOWN'S CAREER WEBSITE** http://www.townofclaytonnc.org/