Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Pay Grade B38
Basic Function
| Under supervision, processes garnishments (child support, spousal support, earnings, withholdings, etc.) received by the legal services section of the Board Secretary’s Office. |
Classification Characteristics
| Differs from the Payroll Clerk position in that Payroll Specialists specialize in garnishments and other garnishment related issues. |
Supervised by: Accounting Supervisor
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
Examples of Duties
- Sets up garnishment cases and modifications on existing garnishments on the Garnishment system in compliance with Federal and State Garnishment Codes
- The term “garnishments” includes tax levies, child support, student loans, creditor garnishments and bankruptcy
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Notifies employees via intercompany mail of pending garnishments
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In the case of multiple garnishments, calculates proper amount paid to recipients based on court order and disposable income
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Prepares and submits check requests for reissues or adjustments regarding garnishment issues
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Files garnishment reports (BP50, etc) and individual case folders
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Sets up direct deposit (ACH) screen for eligible recipients
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Researches various garnishment related issues
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Provides information to various agencies (DA’s Office, IRS, FTB, etc), employees and recipients regarding wage garnishment related issues
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Basic accounting methods, principles, and practices
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Federal and State garnishment laws
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Payroll calculations
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Basic arithmetic
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Ability to:
- Operate a calculator
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Operate a computer
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Work independently and as a team
- Communicate with outside attorneys and Federal, State, and local agencies
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Balance and audit accounting information
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Read, post, and verify data
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Perform simple arithmetical computations and tabulate figures with speed and accuracy
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Proofread work and identify errors
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Write legible
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Follow oral and written instructions
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the PAYROLL SPECIALIST position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- 6 months’ experience performing payroll functions or other equivalent clerical accounting functions
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Special Conditions
Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 9/8/2004
Date Last Revised:
TCU: 0860C