RCSO Payroll Clerk

at  Richmond Sheriffs Department Sheriffs Office

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Richmond City Justice Center is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Payroll Clerk. This position reports directly to the Division Manager. The work location is the Richmond City Justice Center.

The Payroll Clerk shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Processes biweekly payroll
• Maintains accurate records and reports
• Pays employees by calculating pay and deductions
• Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into the payroll system, as well as retrieving data when necessary (RAPIDS)
• Updates payroll records by entering necessary changes
• Troubleshoots payroll problems and recommends procedural change when needed
• Communicates and works in concert with other agencies, such as Information Technology and City Human Resources
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential

The preferred candidate will have a High School Diploma required; associate’s degree preferred and minimal two (2) years of experience in the administrative/payroll field or related area. Must have a high level accuracy and be intensely detail-oriented. Must be proficient in the usage of the English language which involves the ability to read, write and speak. Should be able to demonstrate competencies in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook. The preferred candidate will possess strong organizational and analytical skills, being detailed-oriented, data entry ability, deadline-driven, problem solving, flexibility and adaptability, confidentiality, general math skills.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office is responsible for maintaining a secure jail and a safe court system and for providing seamless inmate transport and civil process to safety. We remain committed to performing these duties with unsurpassed integrity and professionalism and with progressive training that incorporates best practices and technology.
While partnering with the community, we strive to lower recidivism by providing faith-based and community-based programming that empowers ex-offenders to become productive members of society. If you are looking for a great career, we encourage you to continue with this applicant-friendly, online job application.
The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

• Processes biweekly payroll
• Maintains accurate records and reports
• Pays employees by calculating pay and deductions
• Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into the payroll system, as well as retrieving data when necessary (RAPIDS)
• Updates payroll records by entering necessary changes
• Troubleshoots payroll problems and recommends procedural change when needed
• Communicates and works in concert with other agencies, such as Information Technology and City Human Resources
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidentia