Payroll Supervisor - Central Services

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Payroll Supervisor - Central Services

Apply locations Tucson, AZ time type Full time posted on Posted 22 Days Ago job requisition id JR101247

Job Description Summary

Department - Finance and Risk Management

Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5156 - Accounting Supervisor - Central Services

Salary Grade: 17

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $83,408 - $100,089 Annually

Pay Range: $83,408 - $116,771 Annually

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

First review of applications will be on 7/7/2025.

The Pima County Department of Finance and Risk Management is seeking a motivated and skilled professional to join our Payroll team as a Payroll Supervisor. This position oversees a payroll staff of five in processing a bi-weekly payroll for nearly 8,000 employees. You will review/audit all aspects of payroll to include time cards, earnings and deductions, garnishments, taxes, W-2s, etc., and ensure a timely and accurate payroll while providing excellent customer service to our employees and vendors. If you are an experienced payroll professional with an eye for detail, have excelled at leading a team, and appreciate a collaborative environment, this is a great opportunity for you to join Pima County.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Supervises and prepares financial analysis, interim and annual financial statements, policies, procedures, and reports, ensuring compliance with governmental requirements;

• Oversees fund accounting, grant accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable for county departments;

• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the Countys financial management systems through regular monitoring and auditing of accounting transactions;

• Reviews and recommends improvements to accounting and administrative controls, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity;

• Ensures timely compliance with legal deadlines for contract payments, wage assignments, tax levies, tax reporting, W2s, 1099s, and other financial obligations;

• Participates in audits conducted by external auditors, including the Single Audit and annual county-wide financial statement audit;

• Supervises and prepares the financial and statistical sections of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in accordance with GAAP;

• Establishes and maintains liaison relationships with financial and management personnel across county departments, addressing financial issues and providing guidance;

• Supervises, trains, and evaluates accounting staff, assigning work, setting priorities, and ensuring the timely completion of tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in finance, accounting, or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND three years of professional-level experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial analysis, or financial management.

(CPA designation may substitute for one year of the required professional accounting experience.)

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Bachelors degree or higher in accounting, finance, or closely related field.

• Minimum two (2) years experience in payroll management, including but not limited to processing electronic time cards, applying human resource policies to time cards, reviewing and adjusting employee accrual banks, processing 941 returns, processing garnishments, retirements, and employee benefits.

• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory and/or management experience.

• Minimum two (2) years e xperience utilizing an electronic payroll platform (Workday, ADP, Kronos, PeopleSoft, etc.).

Selection Process:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice : The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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