Finance Payroll Administrator — 35-Hour Week, Great Benefits

Town of Cheshire; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays

Medical/Dental coverage

457 retirement plan with 6-8% match

35 hour work week

Job summary

The Town of Cheshire is seeking a Finance Payroll Administrator to manage all payroll processing, deductions and reporting for active employees and retirees. The role ensures compliance with union contracts and pension plans while coordinating with Human Resources and Finance leadership.

The ideal candidate has 2-year degree or higher in Finance and 3–5 years payroll experience using MUNIS or similar software, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Qualifications

• 2-year associate degree or bachelor's degree in Finance or closely related field.
• 3–5 years payroll experience using automated accounting software (e.g., Munis).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat; experience with Munis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all employees and retirees, including deductions and benefits.
• Prepare reports for weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and annual payrolls.
• Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance with labor contracts and taxes.
• Maintain payroll data accuracy and respond to audit requests.
• Coordinate pension activity and communicate with retirees and actuaries.

Tools

Munis

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Town of Cheshire is seeking a Finance Payroll Administrator to manage all payroll processing, deductions and reporting for active employees and retirees. The role ensures compliance with union contracts and pension plans while coordinating with Human Resources and Finance leadership.

The ideal candidate has 2-year degree or higher in Finance and 3–5 years payroll experience using MUNIS or similar software, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.