Payroll Accountant

Job Duties This job description indicates the normal type and level of work expected of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as apparent or assigned. Coordinates and administers the county payroll process and system, in accordance with county policies and applicable union labor contracts. Audits and approves employee time entries; prepares, verifies, and implements employee information, wage, status, withholding, and deduction changes. Interfaces payroll to proper department budget accounts in Munis general ledger. Maintains accurate records for payroll regarding personal holidays, compensatory time, vacation time, sick time, and banked holiday pay; ensures that accumulated time is computed accurately and in compliance with county policies and union contracts. Processes direct deposit transactions and serves as signatory authority with county financial institution for the transfer of funds for county payroll operations. Prepares and ensures accuracy of the electronic, computerized, and manual distribution of payroll deduction checks, such as state and federal tax withholdings, insurance, garnishments, union dues, and other payroll deductions. Performs vendor maintenance functions, including, but not limited to entry of new vendors, deactivation of inactive vendors, and regular updating of vendor details in Munis. Performs accounts receivable functions, including, but not limited to: receiving funds from the public, county departments, and state agencies; ensures that monies are receipted into correct funds and general ledger accounts, and, if necessary, to appropriate vendors. Performs other accounting/financial functions, including, but not limited to: gas tax settlements to townships; issuing uniform allowances to employees; working with state auditors during annual audit process; coordinating sales and use tax issues and processing monthly payments to the Department of Revenue; maintaining on-line cash register posting system; providing work direction to co-workers regarding financial and payroll system and processes, etc. Prepares, calculates, and files quarterly and year-end reports for county and other government agencies. Provides customer service to members of the public on the phone and in person at the counter. Aids vendors and staff regarding accounts payable and receivable. Minimum Education Required Associate degree in accounting or business and four years of experience in general accounting and/or payroll; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum Experience Required Associate degree in accounting or business and four years of experience in general accounting and/or payroll; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must successfully complete a criminal history background check. Shift First (Day) Number of Openings 1 Veterans Encouraged to Apply Yes Compensation $29.08 - $38.04 / Hourly Postal Code 56353 Place of Work Hybrid Requisition ID 00831 Job Type Full Time Job Benefits Permanent part-time employees are eligible to earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick time benefits. The following is intended to be a general overview of benefits provided for full-time positions. Insurance benefits become effective the first day of the month following the month of hire. Further details and a complete copy of the applicable contract/policy language are available at the time an employment offer is extended. If you have any questions about the benefits, please contact the Administrative Services Office at . Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Benefits Provided Employees fall under the General, Police & Fire, or Correctional defined benefit plan depending on their position. PERA rates and handbooks available on-line: Contribution amounts are based on the employee’s pay each pay period. Coordinated Plan: Employer Contribution 7.5% Employee Contribution 6.5% Police & Fire Plan: Employer Contribution: 17.7% Employee Contribution: 11.8% Correctional Plan: Employer Contribution: 10.25% Employee Contribution: 6.83% Paid Time Off Holidays: Full-time employees have approximately 14.5 paid holidays per year, including floating holidays, subject to the terms of the Personnel Policy or Collective Bargaining Agreement as applicable. Vacation: Full-time employees earn 11 to 23 days per year, depending on tenure. Part-time employees earn pro- rated accruals. Sick Time: Full-time employees accrue 12 sick days per year. Part-Time employees earn pro-rated accruals. Medical Insurance Employees have three (3) medical insurance plans to choose from, within three (3) different networks. The rates shown are effective 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2025. Single Employee Cost HSA Contribution Family Employee Cost RTS Medica Passport 2000-25% HSA $0 $93.75 $832.98 850-40 $117.22 N/A $1,144.50 400-35 $177.04 N/A $1,303.50 RTS Medica Elect 2000-25% HSA $0 $208.33 $522.60 850-40 $0 N/A $795.18 400-35 $38.12 N/A $934.30 RTS Medica VantagePlus 2000-25% HSA $0 $229.17 $460.52 850-40 $0 N/A $725.32 400-35 $10.34 N/A $860.46 Employees may choose to contribute additional funds to their HSA each year, up to the IRS limit of $4,150 for singles, and $8,300 for families. Once age 55, employees can contribute an additional $1,000 (to either single or family). The IRS limit applies to the total of employer and employee contributions combined. Employees may choose to have their employer HSA contribution (if eligible) go into a VEBA account. Dental Insurance There is no cost to employee for single coverage. Family coverage costs the employee $74.22 per month. Vision Insurance Vision coverage is available and paid for by the employee at the following monthly rates: Employee Only - $5.85 Employee + Spouse - $11.69 Employee + Children - $11.31 Family - $18.35 Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s) Available Plan options include medical and dependent care FSAs, as well as a premium only plan (pre-tax deduction of medical and dental premiums). These amounts cannot be changed during the year unless there is a qualifying life event. All funds must be used by claims deadline. FSA Medical/Health max election of $3,050 per year Limited Purpose FSA max election of $3,050 per year (used when you also have a H.S.A. Can only be used for vision, dental or orthodontia expenses). FSA Dependent Care max election of $5,000 per year per family ($2,500 if married and filing separately) Deferred Compensation Program Available Deferred Compensation Plans are available through Nationwide: preauth/index.html Life Insurance There is no cost to the employee for $15,000 in basic life insurance coverage. Rates for voluntary additional coverage for employee or spouse vary according to age category: Age of Employee Or Spouse Employee Monthly Cost Per $1,000 Under age 35 .06 35-39 .10 40-44 .12 45-49 .17 50-54 .25 55-59 .45 60-64 .68 65-69 1.29 70-74 2.08 Dependent Life & Child Life Insurance Packages Available Child life is available as a $10,000 policy on each child; the cost is $1.30 per month. Dependent care is available as a $2,500 policy on all tax dependents; the cost is $0.66 per month. Long-term Disability Insurance Plan Available Rates vary according to age and coverage amount. Age Price per Month/Per $100 Monthly Benefit Under age 25 .26 25-29 .33 30-34 .40 35-39 .48 40-44 .65 45-49 .94 50-54 1.25 55-59 1.51 60+ 1.53 Short-term Disability Insurance Plan Available Rates vary according to age and coverage amount. Age Price per Month/Per $100 Weekly Benefit Under Age 25 11.20 25-29 8.90 30-34 9.60 35-39 8.90 40-44 8.00 45-49 8.80 50-54 9.40 55-59 12.00 60-64 13.80 65+ 15.50 Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Confinement Insurance Available Application Link

Created: 2025-10-31