PAYROLL TECHNICIAN

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Job Title: Payroll Technician

Closing Date: 12/18/2020
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i. e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered
Job Number: 21-063
Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Department: Finance Department

City: Sacaton, AZLocations: 525 W. Gu U Ki Road

Area of Interest: Finance
Salary Type: DOE
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $18.23 Hourly

Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Payroll Technician performs analytical, detail-oriented work regarding the payroll functions, and assists the
Payroll Manager in various projects of the Gila River Indian Community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
0 Process and distribute voluntary deduction report by code; issue payments related to these reports on a
biweekly basis.
0 Assist with conducting new employee orientation.
0 Download regular and cumulative payroll ?les after the transmission of each payroll run.
0 Input hours, retroactive pay, sick pay, and annual pay during the processing of payroll and transmit payroll
by deadline to the outsourced company utilized for payroll.o Responsible for the review and payment of quarterly reports for workers compensation, ensure workerscompensation reports are ?led correctly and timely.Research and analyze various payroll situations as they arise.Conduct payroll audits on departments.Perform regular backup on payroll updates after each payroll has been transmitted.Process manual checks and maintain a detailed log of all manual checks processed.Maintain a log on all payroll changes such as direct deposit, tax and miscellaneous payroll changes.Comply with the Gila River Indian Community policies and procedures as they pertain to the Payroll.Responsible for enforcing compliance with the Gila River Indian Community personnel policies andprocedures as they pertain to payroll and the Gila River Indian Community.
0 Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:0 Knowledge of the English language, spelling, and arithmetic skills.
0 Knowledge of lO-key and operation of standard of?ce equipment.
0 Knowledge of payroll laws which pertain to Gila River Indian Community.Ability to follow up and complete projects in a timely manner.Ability to exhibit good organizational, interpersonal, writing and communications skills to interpret reports.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Of?cials
and the general public.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position, agree to maintain a drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years experience in Accounting or a minimum of two
(2) years of on the job training.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required to pass a background check.Required to obtain a Tribal Operator’s permit. Valid state driver’s license with a current proof of driving record
for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record must be
submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the
application.Non- Supervisory, Hourly Position
Reports to Director or designeeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes, vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability bene?ts.
Preference in filling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)

HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.

Visit our GRIC website and apply online:

www.gilariver.org