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Payroll Technician

At the City of Round Rock, we believe in delivering exceptional service to our community while fostering a workplace culture built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. As a payroll technician, you'll be part of a small, dedicated team playing a vital role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on timesupporting the people who serve our city every day. If you're a detail-oriented payroll or accounting professional who enjoys working closely with others, solving problems, and supporting a mission-driven organization, we'd love to meet you.

Posted pay range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

As a key member of our payroll team, you'll manage bi-weekly and monthly payroll processes and collaborate with departments across the city to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely service. Key responsibilities include:

• Processing payroll for all employees on a bi-weekly basis;
• Assuming primary responsibility for accurate preparation and compliance of the city payroll process;
• Ensuring city complies with department of labor standards and internal revenue service legal requirements;
• Regularly communicating with department directors, city managers and all organizational staff regarding timesheet entry and submission deadlines, providing payroll reports to departments upon request, and providing payroll information to the budget team as needed.
• Primarily responsible for ensuring new employees are properly setup to be paid correctly, termed employees are inactivated appropriately, and changes for existing employees are implemented timely and correctly;
• Assisting, as needed, with budget preparation, including compiling worksheets, generating monthly reports, and monitoring expenditures;
• Receiving and processing assigned documentation and transactions from city departments such as payroll data; verifying the data for accuracy and appropriate approvals; resolving/rectifying discrepancies by contacting city employees; and maintaining accurate and complete files documenting the transactions;
• Assisting in gathering and compiling data for external audits;
• Reviewing and inputting data into computer systems, spreadsheets or logs relating to assigned duties, and reviewing data for correctness and accuracy (i.e., payroll);
• Maintaining various computer systems, spreadsheets and logs and extracting data from those systems or logs for reporting purposes;
• Processing and/or preparing outgoing hard copy and electronic correspondence, transaction reports and billings/monthly or year-end statements related to assigned duties such as, but not limited to, payroll notices, W-2's, and required federal or state reports.
• Assisting in the printing, reviewing, and distribution of payments to employees, and
• Performing such other related duties as may be assigned.

We're looking for someone who is not only technically skilled but also thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Minimum qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in payroll, accounting, or bookkeeping (governmental payroll experience preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems (experience with MUNIS is a plus).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.

Why work for the city of round rock?

Stability & purpose: Be part of a mission-driven organization that supports a vibrant, growing community.

Growth opportunities: We invest in your professional development through training, mentorship, and career advancement.

Comprehensive benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid holidays, and generous leave.

Tight-knit team culture: Work in a small, supportive team where your contributions are valued and your ideas matter.

Valid class C Texas driver's license, preferred.