Senior Payroll Operations Lead

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority in Chelsea, MA, is seeking a payroll professional to assist the Deputy Payroll Manager with accurate and timely processing for about 1,200 MWRA employees.

You will advise employees on payroll issues, maintain records, and support tax and regulatory reporting while ensuring compliance with MWRA policies and union contracts. A four-year degree and at least five years of supervisory experience are required.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in accounting, business or related field is required.
• At least five years related experience, with minimum two years in supervisory/managerial capacity.
• Position may be eligible for some telework after waiting period.

Responsibilities

• Maintains procedures and control of weekly payroll processing for ~1200 employees.
• Prepares, verifies and reconciles payroll data input/output.
• Ensures compliance with MWRA policies, procedures and union contracts.
• Reviews time sheets and payroll changes; oversees related changes.
• Maintains payroll system transaction logs and table changes.
• Reconciles weekly and monthly payroll reports and deductions.
• Oversees payroll deductions and interfaces with accounts payable.
• Responds to payroll inquiries and provides timely assistance.

Skills

Payroll regulations

MS Word

Excel

Access

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority in Chelsea, MA, is seeking a payroll professional to assist the Deputy Payroll Manager with accurate and timely processing for about 1,200 MWRA employees.

You will advise employees on payroll issues, maintain records, and support tax and regulatory reporting while ensuring compliance with MWRA policies and union contracts. A four-year degree and at least five years of supervisory experience are required.