POSITION GOAL: Provide excellent service to customers of the accounting and finance department through accurate and timely processing of payroll, accurate record keeping.

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly – Year-round – Non Exempt – Full Time

COMPENSATION: Starting at $20.541/hour, employer and employee contribute to Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain the Metropark payroll system, including employee master data files.
• Receive and process payroll changes from Human Resources for new and current employees.
• Assist with maintenance of an electronic time and attendance system.
• Respond to employee questions and problems regarding paychecks, fringe benefits and leave records.
• Review timesheets and leave entries for accuracy and prepare payroll for posting.
• Process bi-weekly employee payments and withholding remittances. Perform monthly, quarterly and end of year reporting/remittance as required by various agencies. .
• Maintain network folders with payroll reports for each pay period such as, detail check register, fund register and direct deposit report, and accruals.
• Prepare the reconciliation of payroll clearing accounts.
• Assist with the record of outstanding checks and other reconciling items.
• Establish, maintain, prepare and file all reports required by various agencies for payroll purposes.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Perform reports using finance and payroll software.
• Manage Section 125 flexible spending plan deductions and general ledger fund.
• Coordinate with human resources to maintain personnel records.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records.
• Other park district work related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED: General office equipment, multi-function copy machine, computers and audiovisual equipment.

REPORTS TO: Accounting Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: None

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Alternates to the following position requirements may be made as Metroparks finds appropriate and acceptable.

Education: Associate degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years payroll or accounting experience. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of payroll processing, administration of benefit programs.
• Computer skills including data entry and retrieval, word processing, spreadsheets and financial software.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to create comprehensive reports; analyze data and modify as needed. 
• Demonstrated attention to detail; high requirement for accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of general office procedures, practices, and protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a part of a team.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and apply departmental standards for security and privacy of records.
• Valid driver’s license. 

Behavioral Characteristics:

• Commitment to fulfilling work responsibilities in a reliable and timely manner.
• Willingness to learn and put to use new skills and knowledge.
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Exhibits a high level of integrity, honesty, responsibility, transparency and trustworthiness that establishes credibility.
• Always treats people with respect and consideration without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, social or economic status, etc.
• Ability to be flexible in daily operations, adjusting to changing conditions and solving problems.
• Demonstrates appropriate level of responsibility for safe use of equipment; avoids damage or loss of resources through negligence or recklessness.
• Abides by the Metropark Way.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work Schedule: 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. Occasional evenings or weekends may be required.  
• Work Location: Report to Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Administrative Offices. (Hybrid schedule optional)
• May require use of personal vehicle.