Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist I

City of Essex Junction; Essex Junction (VT); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Sick days

Retirement plan VMERS

Health insurance 94% premium

Dental and vision

Short-term disability

Student loan forgiveness

Zusammenfassung

City of Essex Junction is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Accountant I to join the Finance team. This role handles bi-weekly payroll processing, accounts payable, and maintains payroll, vendor, and financial records.

The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with City staff. Pay ranges from $24.85 to $31.25 hourly, commensurate with experience. Eligible for comprehensive benefits and retirement plans.

Qualifikationen

• Associate’s Degree in accounting or related discipline plus 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations preferred.
• Experience with financial software and spreadsheets.

Aufgaben

• Process bi-weekly payroll, including reviewing timesheets, forms, and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain employee payroll information, including new hires, deductions, pay changes, retirement contributions, insurance withholdings, dues, and wage attachments.
• Prepare direct deposit and banking records.
• Assist with administration of the City’s municipal retirement program in coordination with Human Resources.
• Prepare required federal and state payroll reports for review and approval.
• Prepare payroll and leave accrual reports.
• Process invoices for City departments through the City’s purchasing and accounting systems.
• Reconcile City charge accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Produce and distribute bi-weekly accounts payable checks and prepare positive pay files.
• Maintain accurate payroll, accounts payable, vendor, and insurance records.
• Assist with reconciliations, accruals, and audits.
• Prepare and distribute annual tax forms, including W-2s, 1099s, and 1095-Cs.
• Prepare and file unclaimed property with the State of Vermont.
• Assist other Finance Department staff as needed.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Numerical ability

Discretion with confidential info

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Associate’s Degree in accounting

Tools

Financial software

Spreadsheets

Jobbeschreibung

City of Essex Junction is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Accountant I to join the Finance team. This role handles bi-weekly payroll processing, accounts payable, and maintains payroll, vendor, and financial records.

The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with City staff. Pay ranges from $24.85 to $31.25 hourly, commensurate with experience. Eligible for comprehensive benefits and retirement plans.