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Job Description
Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!
Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.
What it is like to work here:
At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.
Surround yourself with:
Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.
We encourage a work life balance:
Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. Some positions have a hybrid work environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office.
Additional Benefits may include:
Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
Tuition Reimbursement
Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.
For Benefits information Click HERE (https://slco.org/human-resources/benefits/)
JOB SUMMARY
Performs a variety of fiscal and administrative support functions that may include purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, budget management, and other fiscal areas.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3) years of related experience in purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other related fiscal duties; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
Preference given to those with Payroll experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinates payroll functions for the division. Provides quality customer service by answering any questions regarding timesheets and leave time.
Performs automated timecard payroll functions. Assures all time is approved for semi-monthly payroll processing and verifies all personnel actions have been completed prior to payroll processing.
May collaborate with Division HR Coordinator and Mayor’s Finance to resolve issues.
Performs timesheet auditing to ensure accuracy and successfully creates and uses Excel reports to track worked hours of temporary employees.
Performs separated employees' final payroll processes.
Provides data for internal and external audits.
Performs purchasing functions that involve processing purchase requests, verifying invoices, processing payments to vendors, maintaining documentation, and assisting other staff with purchasing activities.
Closes monthly expenditures, reviews petty cash accounts, and conducts annual controlled asset audits.
Coordinates purchasing details with vendors and monitors contracts and payments for compliance. Authorizes payments.
Assists with preparing and processing payroll; answers payroll questions and provides training, instruction, and assistance to staff in payroll procedures and check distribution. Assists with benefits enrollment. May act as hiring manager.
Assists the Fiscal Manager and administrative staff in preparing Division budgets and fiscal program development plans.
Maintains fiscal and payroll records and performs backup accounting functions.
Performs Division-wide purchase card reconciliations and postings. Completes necessary Journal Voucher adjustments. Reviews for compliance with established policies and procedures.
Reviews and submits paperwork for bid processes and tracks purchases until completed and paid.
Process all purchase requisitions, obtain small-cost purchase order numbers, process bid information, and forward invoices to the Auditor’s office for payment.
Maintains special accounts such as subscriptions and publications, merchandise receipts, pricing, travel, education, etc. ensuring proper documentation, authorization, and adherence to fee structure.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
County fiscal and purchasing and budget procedures
County payroll processes, policies, and procedures
General accounting principles and procedures
Business math
Research and data collection techniques
Contract administration
Budget preparation and administration
Computer spreadsheet and word processing software
Skills and Abilities to:
Perform mathematical and accounting computations
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Interpret and follow complex written and oral procedures and instructions
Develop and present clear and precise reports
Use and manipulate spreadsheet and database programs
Develop and maintain detailed financial systems
Plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting.
Job LocationsUS-UT-Salt Lake City
Requisition ID2025-38569
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date3 days ago(3/31/2025 4:53 PM)
SLCO Department (Portal Searching)District Attorney
Location : LocationUS-UT-Salt Lake City
Location : Address35 East 500 South
Location : Postal Code84111
Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time (Merit)
Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date4/12/2025
Grade013
Posted Min$43,956.00 (DOE)
Posted Max$65,932.00 (Depends on Experience)