Supervisor, Accounting - Payroll (Hybrid) at Anoka County in Anoka, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Posting End Date: March 31, 2025 at 11:59pm CST


Hiring range: $85,363.00 to $102,440.00 ($41.04 to $49.25 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.


Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.


In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 03/31/2025 in order to be considered.



Position Description



The mission of the Anoka County Finance department is to enrich our community by providing quality services and assuring financial integrity. We currently have an opening for a Payroll Supervisor, responsible for supervising, overseeing, and coordinating the payroll functions for Anoka County. This includes preparing, processing, and maintaining County payroll, records, and reports. The Payroll Supervisor will also foster collaborative partnerships across departments, providing support, information, and assistance to all County staff regarding payroll-related matters.


This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid-eligible position. First interviews will take place the week of April 7th, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process, with second interviews the week of April 14th, 2025.



Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $85,363.00 to $102,440.00 ($41.04 to $49.25 per hour)


• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36: $85,363.00 to $119,496.00 ($41.04 to $57.45 per hour)


• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.


• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at www.anokacountymn.gov/benefit.


• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.


• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.


• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.


• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office after the successful completion of the probationary period.


• Expected work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Supervisor, Accountant.

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees.


• Manage payroll operations ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, as well as applicable labor agreements.


• Implement and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accuracy and efficiency.


• Process payroll data, including wages, benefits, deductions, garnishments, and taxes using Workday Payroll.


• Collaborate closely with the Human Resources Department to ensure accuracy of payroll calculations.


• Ensure the accurate maintenance and filing of payroll-related records, reports, and documentation.


• Monitor payroll systems and processes, recommending improvements for efficiency and accuracy, particularly within Workday Payroll.


• Test and validate semi-annual Workday software releases to ensure the accuracy of payroll calculations before the release date. Provide guidance on optional features and if they should be implemented.


• Serve as a resource for other departments, providing guidance on payroll matters while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications and Requirements:




Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.


• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.


• Previous leadership experience.


• Possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) or a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) license.


• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial systems and county organization and operation and ability to apply that knowledge.


• Ability to analyze, develop and interpret rules, regulations, policies and practices.


• Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and government payroll systems, with specific experience in Workday Payroll.


• Advanced experience with Workday Payroll or other relevant payroll systems.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment.


• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.


• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.


• Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.


• Assignments may require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing to assist county employees.


• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work, and occasionally pushing carts to transport equipment.


• Regular lifting of 20-50 lbs. while moving materials.


• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to IT maintenance equipment depending on assignment.


• IT maintenance equipment may include but is not limited to hand and power tools, electrical and electronic installation and testing tools/instruments, and personal protective equipment.


• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed.


• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.


• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process



It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.



Pre-employment Requirements



Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.



About Anoka County



As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.



Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment



Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.


If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process


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