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Job Description
Description
The Account Specialist II, III, and IV (PAYROLL) operate as part of a 3-person team to assist with processing payroll for all county employees and preparing monthly and quarterly filings.
ACCOUNT SPECIALIST II HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $17.26 - $22.61
ACCOUNT SPECIALIST III HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $19.34 - $25.32
ACCOUNT SPECIALIST IV HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $21.66 - $28.36
(Salary dependent upon applicant's experience, skill level, and other job specific qualifications)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities- Verifies timesheet entry and runs payroll calculations for all County employees entered via a largely robust and fully integrated software system (MUCH larger than quick books and the like).
- Ensures deductions and County contributions are correct.
- Verifies salary, new hire/termination, pay adjustments, and other criteria affecting an employee’s pay, as applicable.
- Prints and distributes checks and direct deposit notices.
- Researches and corrects payroll discrepancies.
- Reconciles and files all State and Federal reports (941 forms, South Carolina Retirement, Unemployment, etc.) in a timely and accurate manner.
- Balances, researches, corrects, prints, and distributes W-2s prior to the end of January each year.
- Processes manual and voided checks.
- Processes claims for payment for the various County deductions and employee contributions such as State and Federal taxes, student loans, child support garnishments, tax levies, retirement, etc.
- Performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under pressure of time-sensitive deadline.
- Handles confidential and administrative information with tact and discretion.
- Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress and problems.
- Utilizes logical and creative thought processes to solve problems.
- Develops ideas and suggestions for new and/or improved processes.
- Leads, trains, and motivates others in an effective manner.
- Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS for Specialist 04 (Account Specialist II):- High School Diploma or GED required supplemented with 1 - 2 years of experience in processing payroll for more than 500 employees, 941 forms, and working with State Retirement.
- Knowledgeable of State and Federal Tax laws and Labor laws as they relate to payroll processing.
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills are essential.
- Substantial computer experience, to include working knowledge of payroll software.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office.
- Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with little to no supervision.
- High School Diploma or GED required supplemented with 3 - 5 years of experience in processing payroll for more than 500 employees, 941 forms, and working with State Retirement.
- Knowledgeable of State and Federal Tax laws and Labor laws as they relate to payroll processing.
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills are essential.
- Substantial computer experience, to include working knowledge of payroll software.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office.
- Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with little to no supervision.
- High School Diploma or GED required supplemented with 5+ years of progressive experience in processing payroll for more than 500 employees, 941 forms, and working with State Retirement.
- Knowledgeable of State and Federal Tax laws and Labor laws as they relate to payroll processing.
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills are essential.
- Substantial computer experience, to include working knowledge of payroll software.
- Highly Skilled in Microsoft Office.
- Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with little to no supervision.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Take action in solving problems while exhibiting good judgment and a systematic approach to decision making; identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information, and specify alternate solutions that result in resolutions.
- Display strong analytical skills.
- Embrace change and actively support all efforts to improve processes, increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among co-workers, departments, and County officials.
- Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively and efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments on or before the designated deadline.
- Safeguard confidential information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or specifically required in the course of performing specific job duties.
- Embrace County and Department standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all County and Department policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.
- Keep immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress and problems.
- Utilize excellent customer service skills to ensure positive outcomes.
- Able to maintain close attention to detail.
- Able to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions.
- Able to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Charleston County Government
Show moreCharleston County Government has over 2500 employees working in more than 40 different departments across the County. Employees embody excellent customer service, trust, and commitment to the community. Our diverse team works hard to provide effective government services to the citizens. Excellent benefits and rewarding work make Charleston County a premier employer of choice. We look forward to you joining us.
Located in the beautiful and historical Lowcountry of South Carolina. Charleston County's rich blend of culture, economic activity, environmental beauty, and historic tapestry makes it one of the most distinguished counties in the nation. A recognized leader, Charleston County is a proud community that strives to protect both its historic treasures and its environment, while still keeping an eye toward future development.
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