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Payroll Technician IV
City of Detroit
Off Chf Financial Officer
Location
Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Salary
$47,689 - $55,943
per year
Type
Full Time
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February 7, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves handling complex payroll tasks for the City of Detroit, such as calculating employee pay, managing deductions, ensuring everything follows government rules, and fixing any payroll problems.
It's a detail-oriented role in the finance office where you'll keep records accurate and up-to-date to make sure city workers get paid on time.
A good fit would be someone with a few years of payroll experience who is organized, good with numbers, and understands tax compliance.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 3-5 years of experience in processing or verifying payroll
- Ability to compute and post employee time, deductions, and prepare payroll reports
- Knowledge of federal and state tax regulations for payroll compliance
- Skills in auditing payroll accounts, reconciling W-2s, and filing tax reports
- Experience with retroactive pay adjustments and troubleshooting payroll issues
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality of records
Full Job Description
Be a Part of the City You Love!
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Controllers division is accepting applications for a Payroll Technician IV position.
Position Summary
Under general supervision, responsible for performing advanced technical and clerical accounting and financial record keeping activities involving the preparation, processing and maintenance of payroll.
Review the computation of payroll and ensure processes are in accordance with government regulations.
Requirements
Coordinate and participate in the processing of payroll including the computation and posting of employee time, subtraction of appropriate deductions and preparation of required reports.
Prepare payroll journal adjustments, audit payroll accounts and transactions, and prepare supporting documentation.Ensure incoming time and attendance and personnel transactions are accurate and conform to applicable ordinances and legislations.
Reconcile, assist with the preparation of, and file W-2's as well as quarterly, year-end, and related payroll tax reports to ensure compliance with federal and state tax agency requirements.Process retroactive pay adjustments.
Establish and maintain all files and records necessary to ensure that city employees are correctly and punctually paid.Analyze and troubleshoot payroll issues.Ensure timely reporting and payment of the employer's and employees' withholding taxes and miscellaneous withholdings to appropriate agencies.Maintain confidentiality of personnel, payroll records and reports.Perform special projects as required.
Qualifications Qualifications (required):High school diploma or G.E.D. (General Educational Development) equivalent.
Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience in processing or verifying payroll. Qualifications (preferred):Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field of study.
EquivalencyEquivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Additional Information Evaluation PlanInterview: 70%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
- Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD:12/11/2025
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