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DC WATER

Specialist Payroll - (25-FAB-300015-034)

DC WATER, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a "contract" between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

Job Title:

Specialist, Payroll

Job Code:

PP0051

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

Regular

Date Last Revised:

9/27/2024

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Department Name and Division:

Finance-Controller

Salary Schedule:

District Service (DS)

Cost Center Code:

300015

Grade:

DS11

Essential Position:

No

Reports To:

Manager, Payroll

EEO Code:

Paraprofessionals

Work Format:

In-PersonWho We Are & What We Do:At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities.

Role Description:The Specialist, Payroll assists in the preparation and processing of payroll in an efficient, accurate and timely manner. Works closely with timekeepers and managers to facilitate payroll management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Sets up employee level deductions (saving bonds, union dues, etc.).Sets up employee level direct deposit information.Resolves N.O.C.'s (Notice of Change) from bank.Processes garnishment/child support/tax levy/bankruptcy/student loan collection orders.Processes request for checks to pay garnishments, saving bonds, union dues, etc.Processes direct deposit reversals/stop payments and confirmations with bank.Sets up and maintains tax profile (employee level).Maintains employees work schedules in Ceridian Time & Attendance Systems.Communicates and researches payroll information for employees, managers and bank personnel.Controls and files time entry documents received.Audits timekeeping data.Assists in preparing and processing payroll journal entries.Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations.Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Manager, Payroll.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Key Working Relationships:

Interacts with co-workers throughout the Authority.

Skills & Qualifications:The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications:Required Experience:

Six (6) years of progressive related payroll experience.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

Required Skills:

Ability to apply a good understanding of payroll procedures and techniques to specific situations.

Effective communication skills.

Ability to tactfully handle payroll questions and resolve problems.

Skill in performing basic mathematical computations with accuracy.

Knowledge of FLSA and Wage & Hour requirements.

Knowledge of applicable software program (i.e. MS Office suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Required Licenses & Certifications:

N/A

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

General office conditions.Preferred Skills & Qualifications:Preferred Experience:

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Skills:

N/A* The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

Your Experience at DC Water:At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life's most precious resource in the nation's capital.Take pride in your work.

We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.Connect to a strong culture.

Everything we do is grounded in our shared values-accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.Be your true self.

We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees' individuality and unique contributions.Build your skills and career path.

We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against "qualified individuals with disabilities".If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email complianceada@dcwater.com.

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