Payroll Specialist

Augusta, Georgia Government

. Review payroll data for accuracy .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeAlbany • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including data entry, reconciliation, and compliance with regulations. Proficient in utilizing Workday Accounting Systems and Excel for payroll management and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll ProcessingWorkday Accounting SystemsExcel ProficiencyPayroll Cycle DutiesAccounting Experience

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Hard Skills

Payroll Data ReviewPayroll Transaction EntryReport AnalysisPayroll Adjustments ProcessingPayroll Record MaintenancePayroll Forms CompletionGarnishments ProcessingEmployee Pay AdministrationReconciliation of Payroll RecordsPayroll Compliance

Soft Skills

Problem ResolutionCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Workday Accounting SystemsAccounting SoftwarePayroll Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate DegreeBachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Payroll TrendsProfessional DevelopmentSelective Service RegistrationUnemployment CertificationsW-2 FormsW-4 Forms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review payroll data for accuracy
Enter payroll transactions and data into the accounting system
Analyze periodic reports and reconcile them with records such as health insurance and retirement benefits reports
Process payroll voids, adjustments, and other off-cycle requests
Process and administer third-party requests involving employee pay, including garnishments, levies, bankruptcies, and child support wage assignments
Complete payroll-related forms, including unemployment certifications, W-2s, W-4s, and stop payment requests
Maintain all payroll records
Liaise with the payroll section, government agencies, consultants, and outside businesses to resolve problems
Maintain knowledge of payroll trends and developments through professional development activities and professional literature

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate Degree and three (3) years of payroll or related accounting experience
Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business Administration, Accounting or a related field and three (3) years of payroll-setting experience including completion of payroll cycle duties
Extensive, preferably Workday Accounting Systems, payroll experience in a comprehensive or large-scale setting
Strong background in Excel
Proficient in computer technology
Must complete pre-employment criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks
Official transcripts required upon employment
All male applicants between ages 18 and 26 must present proof of Selective Service Registration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust benefits package
Paid state holidays
Annual leave
Sick leave
State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package
Professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences