Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking a Payroll Officer to join our DCT Payroll Team! As a Payroll Officer, you will provide high-level payroll support for Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) operations. The primary purpose is to coordinate and oversee all staff payroll functions, lead payroll processes, develop and implement procedures, and provide leadwork and training for professional, para-professional, and other payroll staff. The role ensures payroll operations are efficient, accurate, and compliant, while serving as a central resource for payroll expertise across the agency. Responsibilities include: • Establish, implement, and maintain payroll systems to ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll services. • Provide lead work direction and training to co-workers to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established procedures. • Develop, document, and implement standardized work procedures and policy updates to address operational needs and enhance payroll compliance

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates each job's beginning and ending month and year. One (1) year of experience processing payroll. Experience must demonstrate: • Experience with financial systems (i.e., SEMA4, OBIEE) and applications, database, spreadsheets, and other office applications. • Experience with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to support accounting and payroll processes. • Experience resolving fiscal discrepancies and developing and implementing fiscal procedures. • Experience interpreting and analyzing fiscal data, reports, and records. • Experience with reconciliations and resolving variances or discrepancies. OR Three (3) years of administrative support experience in the area of payroll processes that demonstrates the following: • Experience entering information into various financial systems (i.e., SEMA4, OBIEE) and applications, database, spreadsheets, and other office applications. • Experience with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to support accounting and payroll processes. • Experience supporting the development and implementation of fiscal procedures. • Experience entering and creating fiscal data, reports, and records. • Experience with reconciliation and resolving variances or discrepancies. Note: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related degree may substitute of 1 year of administrative support experience.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance or closely related field • Healthcare accounting and/or other government accounting experience. • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple demands under tight time constraints. • Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills. • Experience in performing individual or group presentations to explain, train, or negotiate. • Experience of SEMA4 Payroll system and state of Minnesota policies and procedures. • Knowledge of State of Minnesota and federal statutes. • Experience in documenting business practice and internal control procedures. • Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards. • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel • Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Available upon request.