Job Description
Job description
Full-time position available with the Finance Department, Accounts Division located at 414 East 12th Street
Salary Range: $5,173-$7,75+/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Telework schedule available after 6-month probationary period completed
Application Deadline Date: August 0+, 2026
Responsibilities
• Serves as the PeopleSoft HCM Functional Lead for the City's Time & Labor system.
• Maintains functional security for PeopleSoft Time & Labor and Payroll modules.
• Resolves service desk tickets in a timely manner.
• Tests and validates Payroll and Time & Labor modules for PeopleSoft tax updates and upgrades.
• Researches and responds to payroll and time and labor related inquiries from timekeepers and/or employees.
• Provides training to department timekeepers and updating job aids as needed.
• Creates payment vouchers in PeopleSoft Financials for payroll related transactions.
• Cross trains within the Payroll Section and serves as a backup when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related subject area and 5 years professional experience in governmental or business accounting, including 2 years of intermediate professional accounting at the level of Accountant II; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.
Other Information
URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.
In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.
Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.
If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.
The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, *** (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, ****** orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy
The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1+08 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .
If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or +0 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code
• 4211).
Full-time position available with the Finance Department, Accounts Division located at 414 East 12th Street
Salary Range: $5,173-$7,75+/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Telework schedule available after 6-month probationary period completed
Application Deadline Date: August 0+, 2026
Responsibilities
• Serves as the PeopleSoft HCM Functional Lead for the City's Time & Labor system.
• Maintains functional security for PeopleSoft Time & Labor and Payroll modules.
• Resolves service desk tickets in a timely manner.
• Tests and validates Payroll and Time & Labor modules for PeopleSoft tax updates and upgrades.
• Researches and responds to payroll and time and labor related inquiries from timekeepers and/or employees.
• Provides training to department timekeepers and updating job aids as needed.
• Creates payment vouchers in PeopleSoft Financials for payroll related transactions.
• Cross trains within the Payroll Section and serves as a backup when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related subject area and 5 years professional experience in governmental or business accounting, including 2 years of intermediate professional accounting at the level of Accountant II; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.
Other Information
URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.
In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.
Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.
If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.
The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, *** (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, ****** orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy
The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1+08 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .
If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or +0 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code
• 4211).
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Payroll Senior Accountant |Senior Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Kansas City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.