Municipal Payroll & Accounting Specialist

City of Lincoln; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Pleasant Prairie seeks a Payroll & Accounting Specialist to manage payroll processing, accounts receivable, bank activity, and tax-related financial tasks for the Finance Department. This full-time, exempt professional position reports to the Finance Manager and supports annual audits and financial recordkeeping.

Typically scheduled Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., the role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax regulations, and

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience processing payroll and using payroll systems or software.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local tax regulations; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, processes, and analyzes bi-weekly payroll timely and ensures accuracy in hours worked, deductions, and benefits.
• Oversees accounts receivable functions, generates invoices, records payments, and reconciles aging reports.
• Monitors bank activity, deposits, withdrawals, and transfers; logs transactions for accounting system.
• Oversees collection and reporting of municipal taxes and prepares tax refunds.
• Supports audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests; assists with general accounting tasks.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts receivable

Tax administration

Financial reporting

Bank reconciliation

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Certified Payroll Professional a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Payroll software

Job description

The Village of Pleasant Prairie seeks a Payroll & Accounting Specialist to manage payroll processing, accounts receivable, bank activity, and tax-related financial tasks for the Finance Department. This full-time, exempt professional position reports to the Finance Manager and supports annual audits and financial recordkeeping.

Typically scheduled Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., the role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax regulations, and