Job summary
Payroll Specialist positionFull year-round position with benefitsTown Retirement-eligible
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Coordinate payroll information with HR, Business Office, and Benefits Coordinator• Maintain confidentiality of employee information• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues• Collect and review timesheets and necessary forms for payroll• Complete bi-weekly payrolls for 1000+ employees• Calculate and record payments for various factors• Create salary tables and pay calendars• Perform internal audits for accuracy• Process wage verifications and generate reports• Participate in project teams to improve operations
Requirements
• Advanced spreadsheet and computer applications skills• Knowledge of Munis (a plus)• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe, and Google Apps• Ability to handle large volume of data and multi-task• Critical thinking skills and ability to work independently and in a team• Minimum of Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related Business field• Understanding of municipal unions and contracts• Effective communication and collaboration skills• Extreme attention to detail and deadline oriented• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related Business field with at least two years of experience• (Educational requirements may be waived with relevant coursework, training, or on-the-job training)
Key Skills Needed
• Advanced spreadsheet skills• Computer applications skills• Knowledge of Munis (a plus)• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe, and Google Apps• Critical thinking skills• Effective communication and collaboration skills• Extreme attention to detail• Deadline oriented
Benefits
• Paid sick, personal, and vacation time• Health and other insurance options