MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION Seeking a PAYROLL SPECIALIST Description: Compiles, sorts, and maintains various documents such as payroll reports, checks, and personnel action requests for employees of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and the Division of Health. Transfers hours worked to payroll for processing when time entry is released from Human Resources. And computes as well as posts wages earned to the financial system. Maintains payroll accounts for the Nation and the Division of Health. Records changes affecting net wages including retroactive pay and updates changes to master payroll files. Assists in compiling information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts. In addition, incumbent will assist supervisor(s) in preparing tax disbursements and tax reports, payroll or related accounts. Prepares and processes voluntary/involuntary payroll deductions including levies and garnishments. This summary applies to all payroll accounts on the system for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, the Division of Health and any other payroll accounts on the payroll system. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: While entering data into the system for payroll, reviews the accuracy of current payroll before generating the direct deposit file and printing checks. Information verification of the vendor files. Prepares the payments of the payroll and the employee benefits. Processes payroll for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation or the Division of Health. Initiates computer generated payroll reports and distributes the reports to various programs. Prepares and posts the payroll adjusting transactions. Reviews transactions related to payroll and employee benefits. Prepares the garnishment forms, levies, and other income assignments. Provides customer service to the employees in regard to their payroll check. Provides assistance to supervisor in accounting for payroll tax activities, including compliance with state and federal regulations. Processes Supplemental Payroll and Special Payrolls. Prepares and issues the W-2 Tax forms of the employees after reviewing payroll reports. Prepares various payroll summaries, and schedules for the auditors. Provides information to appropriate agencies regarding employees' earnings. Maintains and files the check information, personnel action requests, and other payroll related documents. Performs additional duties as may be reasonably expected of a person in this position. Minimum Requirements: Associates Degree in Accounting or Business or Three (3) years of payroll experience. Computer literate with good communication skills. Preferred Requirements: Associates Degree in Accounting or Business with three years of payroll experience. Muscogee (Creek) and Indian Preference