Payroll Practitioner

Rockingham County (NH); Brentwood (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockingham County, NH is seeking a Payroll Practitioner to process payroll, audit the employee database, calculate wages, and ensure timely payments in compliance with state, federal laws and union contracts.

You will maintain payroll records, reconcile subledgers, generate reports, and support year-end tasks while training other departments on the time and attendance system.

A four-year degree and four years of related experience are required; CPP preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of four-year college degree (prefer B.S. in accounting or related field).
• Four (4) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, work, and experience will be considered.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and audit the employee database regarding salary and pay.
• Maintain payroll records, consolidate timesheet information, and ensure proper net payroll amounts.
• Reconcile payroll subledger to general ledger entries and prepare governmental reporting documents.
• Serve as training resource to other departments for the time and attendance system.

Skills

Payroll processing

Wage calculation

Timekeeping

NHRS compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire! Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney’s Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff’s Office, Department of Corrections, Finance Office, Human Resources, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations. We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community. Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits + generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Payroll Practitioner processes payroll and audits the employee database regarding salary and pay, along with collecting and reviewing employee information and timecards, calculating wages, and preparing and processing employee payments. Maintains payroll systems and processes paychecks according to a schedule and in the correct amounts according to State and Federal laws and union contracts; distributes funds to employee accounts.The Payroll Practitioner is a vital member of the Finance Office that assists in the processing of the County payroll, consolidating timesheet information, calculating paycheck amounts, and distributing funds to employee accounts. The Payroll Practitioner maintains accurate payroll records, compiles/processes/maintains records for accounting, audits wage and deduction amounts to ensure proper net payroll amounts, reconciles payroll subledger to general ledger entries, prepares governmental reporting documents, prepares/reviews reports, statements and records, and assembles/prepares quarterly and year-end payroll statements. This role is responsible for clearing batch exceptions/errors with the New Hampshire Retirement System(“NHRS”) and is tasked with the annual reporting of retiree hours worked to NHRS. The position further ensures the County remains in compliance with applicable County, State and Federal laws, assists the Payroll Supervisor in developing/preparing required documents such as W-2’s, 941’s, internal reconciliations, reports or forms, and serves as the back-up to other finance positions as directed. The Payroll Practitioner also serves as a training resource to other departments for the County’s time and attendance system.

• Completion of four-year college degree (prefer B.S. in accounting or related field); and
• Four (4) years of related experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education, work, and experience will be considered.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required.