| POSITION OBJECTIVES: To ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll for all Jackson EMC employees; to communicate and work in a team-oriented environment in accordance with the Cooperative’s mission, vision, and values. MINIMUM JOB SPECIFICATIONS: All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. EDUCATION: Require a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, or related field. Prefer course work in accounting and/or human resources. EXPERIENCE: Require two (2) years of comprehensive payroll processing experience. Require a minimum of two (2) years of responsible experience in accounting and/or human resources. KNOWLEDGE: Require a working knowledge of payroll administration practices and principles, including maintaining confidential information, payroll data entry, report generation, payroll tax regulations and compliance, word processing, office principles, and methods, practices, and procedures for general office functions. Require ability to pursue a continuous program of self-development both inside and outside of work hours in furthering his/her knowledge to develop in the job and accept increasing responsibilities. SKILLS: Require effective leadership skills and excellent professional communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work in a team environment. Require excellent computer and data entry skills. Require the ability to understand all office procedures, prepare payroll tax returns, compose business correspondence, formulate reports, perform neat and accurate work, determine priorities of work and develop schedules for accomplishment, determine when improvements are needed and make recommendations, and safeguard confidential information. Require ability to receive, understand, and carry out verbal and written instructions. Require a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Require the ability to meet and deal with coworkers to maintain effective work relationships and obtain desired results. |
