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Position Descriptions
Payroll Services Specialist
(Grade 18)

Policy Number: C.E.S.P. 12-30
Date Revised: 5-14-2001
Supersedes: 4-1-1999

Nature and Purpose

The Payroll Services Specialist is a staff member of the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas.

The Payroll Services Specialist is a complex and highly responsible position involving coordination of the preparation of payrolls and related reports.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes payrolls.

• Processes employer's matching benefits reports.

• Prepares and processes individual retirement records.

• Maintains accurate Cooperative Extension Service budget and payroll cards.

• Distributes payroll checks.

• Maintains and reconciles Civil Service Retirement accounts.  

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Relationships

• Works under the supervision of an Extension Management Specialist.  

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with superiors and associates.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school graduate (equivalency certificate accepted).  

• Two years of experience in payroll or related functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of methods and procedures related to preparation of payrolls.

• Ability to gather information.

• Ability to review and assess collected information.

• Ability to utilize computer system and appropriate software.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and maintain their confidentiality.

• Ability to exercise initiative, make sound judgments, be discreet, and assume responsibility.

• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.  

• Ability to operate general office machines.

Approval

David E. Foster
Associate Vice President for Agriculture - Extension
July 1, 1993

The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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