To administer and oversee the City's payroll operations, serve as the Finance Department functional administrator for payroll and accounts receivable ERP systems, and supervise the maintenance of financial records and financial reporting in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards. The employee will have the responsibility of: Managing payrollactivitiesby reviewing and approving disbursement of payroll and ensuring Federal, State, and City requirements are met Overseeing Account Receivables and Cash Receipts functions Performing system configuration, testing, troubleshooting, reporting, financial integrations, and coordination of security access and system workflows Acts as the Accounting/ Payroll liaison with the Human Resources, Information Technology, and softwarevendors Reconciling payroll accounts andfacilitatingadministrative corrections to payroll Preparing and overseeing thefilingof monthly, quarterly, and annual reports Planning and organizing staff workloads and assignments, training, motivating, and evaluating staff Ensuring accountingactivities, financial statements, and supporting schedules are compiled and reportedin accordance withthe Governmental. Accounting. Standards Board (GASB) requirements and applicable accounting standards Providing leadership direction in the development of short- and long-term plans Assistingwith annual audits and directing staff to ensure thetimelycompletion ofaccurateschedule Participating in thepreparation of the Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)ona timelybasis tocomply withexternal reporting deadlines of GFOA and Federal and state agencies Assistingwith ERP implementations, upgrades, testing, process automationinitiativesand system enhancements related to payroll, accounts receivable, and accounting operations Verifying documents and forms for the Accounting Division including accounting entries and transactions and payroll reports Planning, reviewing, and conducting special studies related to organizational changes, operational efficiencies, workflow improvements, and financial system processes Assistingthe month-endand year-end closing of the Citys booksin a timely manner As an employee with the city of Killen some benefits are: Health insurance from United Health Care (United Health Care Plus for co-pay) Dental and Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts) Paid Vacation and Sick Leave 13 paid holidays Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership Required Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business,Information Systems,or Public Administration, or a closely related field; and Three (3) years ofprogressively responsible experience in payroll, accounting, finance, Information System, ERP systems, or related financial operations, preferably in payroll, accounting, finance, Information System, ERP systems, or related financial operations, preferably in a municipality or government entity Anyequivalentcombination ofeducationandrelevant experience One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred Experience with ERP systems, payroll system administration, financial software applications, system implementations, or automated accounting processes preferred Experience working with payroll-related system integrations, reporting tools, troubleshooting, or financial system processes preferred Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred Special Requirements: Must have a valid. Texasdrivers license within sixty (90) days of hire Must have a valid drivers license by date-of-hire Must obtain the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) within eighteen (18)monthsofhire and obtain the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation within three (3) years of hire Ability to obtain andmaintainapplicable ERP systems certification and training asrequired Must be bondable