Finance & Payroll Administrator – 35‑Hour Week, Union

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

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.