Finance/ Payroll Administrator

Cheshirect; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/sick/personal days

Paid holidays (14)

Medical/dental coverage

457 retirement plan with a 6–8% match

35 hour work week

Job summary

The Town of Cheshire is seeking a Payroll Specialist to administer payroll for all town employees and retirees, including deductions for health, life, disability and retirement plans. You will ensure accurate processing, reporting, and compliance under union contracts.

The ideal candidate has 2-year degree or higher in Finance or related field and 3–5 years of payroll experience with Munis or similar software, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate or bachelor's degree in Finance or closely related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of payroll experience using automated accounting software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat; MUNIS or similar financial software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process, account for, and report all Town payroll for employees and retirees.
• Manage employee payroll deductions for benefits (health, life, disability, pensions, and post-retirement plans).
• Ensure compliance with union contracts and benefit programs.

Skills

Payroll experience

MS Office

Financial software (MUNIS)

Education

Finance degree (2-year assoc or Bachelors)

Tools

Munis

Job description

Performs various functions required for the processing, accounting, and reporting of all Town payroll and manages employee payroll deductions related to benefit programs for all employees and retirees, including health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, pension (defined benefit and 457/ 401a defined contribution), post-retirement medical benefit plans, 457 defined compensation plan, 3121 plan, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, medical (Section 125), and dependent care flex plans. Please see the attached job description for further details. This is a union position.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a two year associate degree or a bachelor's degree in Finance or a closely related field and must have a minimum of three to five years of payroll experience using automated accounting software (such as Munis or similar), or any combination of training or experience which provides a demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the position. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and MUNIS or similar financial software is preferred.

Salary Range

$33.93 to $41.11 per hour. New employees start at the $33.93 rate per union contract.

Benefits

• paid vacation/ sick/ personal days
• paid holidays (14)
• medical/ dental coverage
• 457 retirement plan with a 6% - 8% match
• 35 hour work week

The Town of Cheshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.