Positions may process a portion of a payroll in an agency or university, or process all wage payroll transactions for an agency. Some positions may assist with leave and benefit accounting. Supervision is typically not a factor. Some positions in this class may perform lead work for others involved in duties which are a part of the payroll preparation process. Receives immediate supervision from a Fiscal Technician Senior, Accountant, Accountant Senior, or other higher level fiscal position.
Work affects the agency payroll process or a portion of the agency's payroll process.
Effective job performance ensures the timely and accurate processing and verification of payrolls and fiscal records. Ineffective job performance may cause pay calculation errors and incorrect records which may result in financial loss to the agency and a loss of employee goodwill. Some positions may have frequent internal contacts with the Department of Accounts payroll staff to resolve payroll issues, or agency information technology professionals to resolve computer processing concerns. An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.