Why Team Garland?

At the City of Garland, we believe that a career in public service is not just a job; it's a calling. It's an opportunity to serve others, make a lasting impact, and be part of meaningful projects that shape every aspect of city life.

Team Garland is dedicated to building the stage where the residents of Garland can each live their best life!

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we offer professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment that helps you reach your full potential. As a member of Team Garland, your skills and ideas are valued; we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits*, wellness programs, and a healthy work-life balance.

If you are ready for a career that makes a difference, apply today!

*Benefits offered are subject to change and differ based on employment type

Responsible for coordinating and performing complex payroll accounting duties for a diverse employee population including public utilities and public safety employees, to assure they are paid in an accurate and timely manner. Also responsible for preparing and maintaining a variety of records and reports related to the payroll function.

Salary: $20.72 - $26.78/hr

• Review, process and issue bi-weekly payroll for City employees in adherence to established payroll policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

• Prepare and process ACH payroll payments for Social Security (FICA) and Medicare records, federal income tax (FIT) withholding records, Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) withholdings, deferred compensation, and various other payroll deductions.

• Prepare for distribution all other withholding payments (wage garnishments, etc.)

• Audit and reconcile payroll reports and prepare journal entries.

• Maintain and manage tasks related to Time Tracking and Absence, including reconciling and adjusting employees' year-to-date leave balances (vacation, sick, compensatory and other leave credits) when needed.

• Balance and process month-end, quarterly and year-end entries and supporting documentation including reports and payments for TMRS, Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and Federal 941 Tax Liability as mandated by State and Federal laws.

• Associate's Degree 4 years related experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Education/ Experience:

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or Finance

• 4-6 years of experience in complex municipal government payroll processing with a minimum of 500 employees

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidential information

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (written and verbal) with all City employees

• Basic understanding of FLSA and overtime payment requirements

• Basic exposure to, and understanding of, civil service payroll provisions

• Comprehensive understanding of payroll-related City, State and Federal regulations and withholding requirements such as FICA, FIT, TMRS, deferred compensation, etc

• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll terminology and methods

• Comprehensive knowledge of mathematics and bookkeeping as applied to municipal accounting

• Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Intermediate skill with payroll systems (WorkDay preferred)

• Skill in auditing employee pay for accuracy and implementing payroll-related corrections

• Skill in gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• No Licenses/ Certifications required

About Us

Team Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700+ different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers. We are guided by the City's Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day.

Garland's vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.

We are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.