• salary data changes; contacts department or employees about problem areas.
• Verifies entry of new employee information in payroll system, and updates information as it changes, including direct deposits and tax data; incorporates garnishment, child support and other required deductions into payroll.
• Enters pay and demographic information on limited service employees into payroll system including tax data, direct deposits and pay; enters all changes.
• Works with Town IT staff or payroll vendor to determine how to incorporate new payroll policies and procedures; utilizes knowledge of payroll software to produce needed results.
• Runs payroll, checking for accuracy before printing payroll checks and preparing for distribution / direct deposit; processes annual longevity payroll.
• Maintains files of checks, vouchers, and payroll records and documents; serves as custodian of payroll files.
• Prepares, generates distributes and maintains files for standard and voluntary deductions for payroll vendors on a bi-weekly and monthly basis.
• Files required payroll and fringe benefits reports to a variety of Federal and State agencies and to fringe benefits vendors; prepares data for reports such as federal 941S, NC5-Q and ESC reports; prepares state retirement ORBIT report and transmits to the retirement system.
• Generates and distributes W-2's; answers questions on these tax forms.
• Prepares and processes accounts payable checks each payroll week for all payroll liability vendors and on off payroll weeks processes other select vendors as determined.
• Works with the auditor on questions and documents concerning the payroll.
• Compiles and submits personnel reports, surveys, and legal information.
• Trains and acts as resource to staff providing assistance with payroll checking, data entry and processes.
• Researches and issues stop payments on accounts payable and payroll checks.
• Maintains confidentiality of personnel and payroll information; answers questions on employee pay and deductions within state law and employee release.

Additional Job Duties:

• Assists as backup for other Finance Department staff when needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED (MINIMUM MUST-HAVES):

Graduation from a community college with a major in accounting or business and considerable experience in payroll operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The preferred candidate will have significant payroll processing experience and hold a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certification.

WITH THE ABILITY TO...(KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):

• Considerable knowledge of personnel payroll practices and principles and their relationship to accounting and legal requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies and practices to follow in the payroll function.
• Working knowledge of personnel laws, rules, and regulations.
• Working knowledge of computer operations.
• Ability to understand and apply policies and regulations to the maintenance of financial and payroll records and reports and to personnel situations.
• Ability to use judgment and discretion in handling payroll and personnel related issues.
• Ability to use computer and other equipment for the production of payroll checks and records.
• Ability to verify accounting and payroll documents and forms for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to make arithmetic computations accurately and with reasonable speed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, employees and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform the basic life operational skills of kneeling, reaching, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, to do accounting tasks, to operate a computer terminal, and to read extensively.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Paid medical, dental, vision, & life insurance for employees
• Contributions to the NC Local Government Pension and NC401k Retirement Plans
• Traditional sick & vacation leave
• Paid parental, caregiver, community involvement, and bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday
• Longevity pay
• Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.