Payroll Assistant Manager - Marine Labor and Payroll
The Opportunity:
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Accounting and Financial Services Division is seeking a Payroll Assistant Manager for Marine Labor. This position will lead of team of Fiscal Analysts responsible for ensuring employees in the Marine Division receive accurate and timely pay. This position is the Payroll Manager's primary lead and advisor for all issues related to marine labor and payroll. Reporting out of our Olympia, WA Headquarters office, they will report directly to the Payroll Manager.
This position is the highest statewide expert for labor and payroll related subject matter to employees of the Ferries Division. As Payroll Assistant Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for managing the operations of the Marine Labor System (MLS), as well as ensuring the accurate application of 13 collective bargaining agreements and the reconciliation of MLS to TRAINS and HRMS.
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This position will perform the following work:
- Direct the Marine Labor and Payroll Team.
- Ensure compliance with RCW, WAC, CBA, and other internal manuals.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of timesheets each pay period.
- Analyze payroll data using MLS, LDS, TRAINS, HRMS, and AFRS.
- Approve journal vouchers and payment vouchers prepared by the Marine and Labor Team.
- Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls for payroll activities.
- Communicate procedural changes affecting Marine Labor and Payroll to WSF employees.
- Publish WSF Payroll and Labor related calendars and work schedule tables.
- Leads/ participates in special projects related to payroll and labor.
- Acts on behalf of the Payroll Manager in his/her absence.
An ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Five (5) years' experience working in Payroll.
- Experience leading or supervising a team of payroll professionals.
- Experience with WSDOT labor systems (MLS and/or LDS)
- Experience with HRMS
- Two (2) years' experience working in government accounting organizations.
- Eighteen (18) quarter or twelve (12) semester hours of accounting
Employment, Education and Criminal History Verification
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
The Washington State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter.