Payroll Coordinator

Job overview

The Payroll Coordinator role is onsite in Prescott, AZ, in the Finance Department. The hiring range is $30.51–$38.14 per hour. The position supports payroll processing for the City of Prescott. The coordinator ensures employees are paid accurately and on time by reconciling time records, processing payroll and deductions, maintaining compliance, and resolving payroll issues across City departments.

What you'll do

• Audit departmental timecards and reconcile payroll reports
• process regular and off-cycle payrolls, adjustments, and termination checks
• calculate and remit withholding liabilities
• process garnishments and wage assignments
• respond to payroll inquiries
• reconcile payroll liabilities to the general ledger
• maintain payroll system configuration
• prepare reports and support audits
• identify process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

payroll coordinator

payroll processing

timecard reconciliation

withholding and deductions

payroll compliance

prescott az

city of prescott

finance department

$30.51–$38.14 per hour

paid time off

paid holidays

medical dental vision

pension

employee assistance program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Up to 25 days of paid time off in the first year, 10 paid holidays and one floating holiday, employee-only medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, pension and long-term disability through the Arizona State Retirement System, and supplemental benefits.

Why this role

Requires an associate’s degree in a related field and two years of payroll experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. A bachelor’s degree, payroll certifications, and municipal or government experience are preferred.

About the employer

City of Prescott is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.