Account Specialist II, III or IV

Duties and Responsibilities

• Verifies timesheet entry and runs payroll calculations for all County employees entered via a largely robust and fully integrated software system.
• Ensures deductions and County contributions are correct.
• Verifies salary, new hire/termination, pay adjustments, and other criteria affecting an employee’s pay, as applicable.
• Prints and distributes checks and direct deposit notices.
• Researches and corrects payroll discrepancies.
• Reconciles and files all State and Federal reports (941 forms, South Carolina Retirement, Unemployment, etc.) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Balances, researches, corrects, prints, and distributes W-2s prior to the end of January each year.
• Processes manual and voided checks.
• Processes claims for payment for the various County deductions and employee contributions such as State and Federal taxes, student loans, child support garnishments, tax levies, retirement, etc.
• Handles confidential and administrative information with tact and discretion.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress and problems.
• Utilizes logical and creative thought processes to solve problems.
• Develops ideas and suggestions for new and/or improved processes.
• Leads, trains, and motivates others in an effective manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Account Specialist II (PAYROLL)

• High School Diploma or GED required supplemented with 1 - 2 years of experience in processing payroll for more than 500 employees, 941 forms, and working with State Retirement.
• Knowledgeable of State and Federal Tax laws and Labor laws as they relate to payroll processing.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills are essential.
• Substantial computer experience, to include working knowledge of payroll software. Skilled in Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with little to no supervision.

Account Specialist III (PAYROLL)

• High School Diploma or GED required supplemented with 3 - 5 years of experience in processing payroll for more than 500 employees, 941 forms, and working with State Retirement.
• Knowledgeable of State and Federal Tax laws and Labor laws as they relate to payroll processing.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills are essential.
• Substantial computer experience, to include working knowledge of payroll software. Skilled in Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with little to no supervision.

Account Specialist IV (PAYROLL)

• High School Diploma or GED required supplemented with 5+ years of progressive experience in processing payroll for more than 500 employees, 941 forms, and working with State Retirement.
• Knowledgeable of State and Federal Tax laws and Labor laws as they relate to payroll processing.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills are essential.
• Substantial computer experience, to include working knowledge of payroll software. Highly Skilled in Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with little to no supervision.

Benefits

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program