Payroll Practitioner

Rockingham County, NH; Brentwood (NH); In loco; USD 65.000 - 84.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Rockingham County, NH is seeking a Payroll Practitioner to join the Finance Office. The role focuses on processing payroll, auditing employee data, and calculating wages in accordance with state and federal laws and union contracts.

The position requires a four-year degree (preferably in accounting), four years of related experience or an equivalent combination, and CPP certification is preferred. The Payroll Practitioner will maintain records, prepare reports, and support NHRS reporting, with

Competenze

• Completion of a 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.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is preferred.

Mansioni

• Process payroll and audit the employee database regarding salary and pay; review timecards and calculate wages.
• Maintain payroll systems and process paychecks according to schedule and laws; reconcile payroll subledger to the general ledger.
• Prepare governmental reporting documents and distribute funds to employee accounts; ensure compliance with laws and union contracts.

Formazione

Four-year college degree (prefer B.S. in accounting or related field)

Four (4) years of related experience

An equivalent combination of education, work, and experience will be considered

Descrizione del lavoro

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.