Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
PAYROLL CLERK
Pay Grade B23
Basic Function
| Under supervision, processes changes in payroll data and audits, verifies and reconciles payroll adjustments. |
Classification Characteristics
| Differs from Account Payable Clerk in that Payroll Clerk performs payroll related functions, while Accounts Payable Clerk processes vendors’ invoices. |
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
- Batches Form 172 adjustment sheets for current and prior payroll periods
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Uses computer terminal to input data from the adjustment sheets, deduction updates, canceled checks, advances, refunds, and final settlement reports into the system
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Prepares special checks for payroll advance payments, refunds, and final settlements
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Reviews computer edit of payroll input for accuracy
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Prepares corrections for errors, documents adjustments, and enters data into the system
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Computes tax deductions for specified exemptions, using appropriate tables
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Balances batch inputs and corrections to the bi-weekly payrolls
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Files payroll reports including “PAR”, “PIR”, and financial controls
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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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Payroll functions
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Basic arithmetic
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Ability to:
- Operate a calculator
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Operate a computer terminal
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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 CLERK position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- 6 months’ experience performing payroll functions and other responsible clerical accounting duties
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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: 5/3/1995
Date Last Revised: 6/10/2003
TCU: 0861A