Payroll Specialist

Company: Douglas County Kansas
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Douglas County, KS is accepting applications for a Payroll Specialist to process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 530 employees.Job Requirements:This position will also process quarterly and end of year balancing for 941, unemployment taxes, maintain compliance with federal and state regulations and produce W-2s, as well as maintain payroll records and produce reports. The payroll specialist will enroll new employees into the payroll system and KPERS. The successful applicant will have knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, designing forms and manipulating data through spreadsheets or databases as well as excellent customer service skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines. We are looking for a team player and self-starter. Prior experience in payroll and bookkeeping is required. Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Starting pay for the position is $24.39 per hour. Benefits include: HEALTH/DENTAL/VISION/LIFE INSURANCE: Various dependent coverage levels available, discounted fitness club memberships, other voluntary benefits. PAID TIME OFF: 14 Vacation days, 15 Sick days accrued per year; 1 day Personal Leave, 9 Paid Holidays RETIREMENT: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS), Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plans available. Submit application and resume online at www.douglascountyks.org/employment by January 14, 2022 for first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Email personnel@douglascountyks.org for a full job description. EOE.

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