Payroll Clerk (FT)

Payroll Clerk

The City of Anoka is proud to employ on average 115 benefit-earning employees, 50+ part-time employees, 100+ seasonal and 40 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our various departments. Do you want meaningful work? Do you want to give back to your community? Looking for career advancements? We offer competitive pay and benefits. We proudly serve the community and the people who live and visit it! We would be honored to have you join our team and we look forward to having you grow with us here in Anoka!

The City of Anoka offers an abundance of attractions, events and activities. Its historic downtown boasts an array of eclectic and unique shops, restaurants, and services, all surrounded by beautiful city parks, trails, and neighborhoods. Anoka sits at the confluence of the Rum and Mississippi Rivers. Anoka also considers itself to be the "Halloween Capital of the World."

Applicants are required to complete a Tennessen Warning Form which is located on the Careers Page under the Menu Dropdown before submitting your application. Instructions : Download the Tennessen Warning Form, fill in and save it to your computer; then upload the completed form to this application on the Attachments Tab before completing and submitting an application.

Primary Objective of Position :

Serve as Payroll Clerk in the Finance Department.

Summary of Duties

Major areas of accountability include, but are not limited to the following :

1. Performs full function payroll process to include processing payroll on in-house ERP system, calculating and withholding deductions, tax reporting and filing, payroll record maintenance, and compliance management with payroll regulations.

2. Processes and prepare Notices of Deposit for payroll as well as the daily deposits.

3. Processes and maintains Anoka-Champlin Fire Department (ACFD) Payroll.

4. Maintains and reports to carriers all property liability insurance claims.

5. Assists departments with purchasing supplies and equipment.

6. Provide back up for Accounts Payable Clerk.

7. Prepare monthly Accounts Receivable invoices and monthly Accounts Receivable statements.

8. Maintains cashier reports and filing of reports.

9. Maintains payroll records keeping and Laserfiche records.

Qualifications / Prerequisites

Position expectations / requirements include :

1. Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office products. Strong working knowledge of accounting software, especially Excel.

2. Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in all work performed.

3. Creates a favorable image of the City in contacts with the Public, Elected Officials and other Organizations.

4. Must exercise initiative, discretion and independent use of judgment over matters of non-significance.

5. Knowledge of city government with the ability to accurately answer public inquiries or refer to the appropriate department.

6. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, independently and confidentially.

7. Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, have strong communication skills and be a self-starter.

8. Keep Accountant II informed of any development, which he / she will need to know to function effectively.

9. Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent and / or as assigned.

Responsibility for work of others : None.

Education / employment experience prerequisite(s) :

1. 2 years post education in accounting, payroll or equivalent experience.

2. 1-year previous experience processing a full payroll cycle including tax reporting and record maintenance.

3. Customer service and public contact employment experience.

4. 2 years' experience in bookkeeping and related duties.

Other prerequisites :

1. Tests :

• Pre-employment drug screen prior to starting employment.
• Must pass criminal background check.

2. Job Performance and Attendance Record in Current / Most recent job :

Additional desirable factors to be considered :

Supplemental Information

Hiring timeline

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, HSA, dental, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 30+ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our Anoka Benefits Page.