Payroll Control Analyst

Position Purpose/Summary

Responsible for the accurate and timely importing, processing and distribution of payroll; analyzing and resolving payroll discrepancies and calculating pay adjustments. Responsible for providing a timely response to and resolution of employee questions and concerns. Work is performed under the general supervision of a superior in accordance with well-established procedures, with supervisory advice and assistance readily available upon request in difficult or unusual situations.

Essential Functions

• Works within Telestaff database daily.
• Creates and submits weekly payroll file in a timely manner.
• Enters and verifies OT, Court and BOT as needed to process weekly payroll file.
• Enters all adjustments and submits one-time adjustments if needed.
• Verifies weekly payroll reconciliation summary and reconciles against payroll voucher.
• Conducts weekly payroll audit.
• Identifies and corrects wage errors between Munis and TeleStaff.
• Verifies that check count is correct each week.
• Processes paperwork for rate increases, departmental transfers, promotions and updates information in Telestaff.
• Runs weekly reports.
• Files and maintains all clerical records and reports
• Prepares various payroll forms including but not limited to manual check request and reclassifications.
• Prepares and calculates annual Quinn Bill and Education Incentive pay.
• Develop and maintains standard operating procedure manual.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the operation of payroll denominators, adding machines, and similar office equipment not requiring special training.
• Working knowledge of modern clerical procedures and methods with particular reference to simple bookkeeping and cash handling procedures.
• Some knowledge of the law and ordinances governing activities of municipalities. Ability to count money and to make arithmetical computations, rapidly and accurately.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of police department personnel including civilian/non-civilian and essential/non-essential.
• Ability to supervise the work of clerks engaged in closely related duties.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal employees and the general public.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum of two years of prior payroll experience.