Strategic Payroll & Accounting Specialist (VT)

Orange East Supervisory Union; Bradford (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange East Supervisory Union, based in Bradford, Vermont, is seeking applications for a full-time Accounting/Payroll Specialist to join our Central Office team. This position supports the organization’s accounting, payroll, and human resources functions and requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and customer service.

Position Summary: The Accounting/Payroll Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of accounting, payroll, reporting, and human

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in accounting, business administration, human resources, or related field preferred.
• Experience in accounting, payroll, HR, or related areas.
• Experience with payroll processing and financial/accounting systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to maintain confidential records.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret policies, contracts, and CBAs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across levels.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and with accounting/payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Processes biweekly payroll, quarterly reports, and year-end reporting (including W-2s).
• Maintains payroll records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Updates payroll records for compensation, benefits, deductions, and status changes.
• Gains understanding of teacher, staff, and master agreements related to payroll/HR.
• Generates reports using automated accounting and payroll systems.
• Prepares and analyzes monthly financial statements and other financial reports.
• Prepares and posts necessary journal entries.
• Processes and records cash receipts.
• Reconciles monthly bank statements and resolves discrepancies.
• Supports budget development and monitoring with administrators and finance staff.
• Ensures proper budgeting, coding, and accounting of expenditures.
• Maintains communication with staff and administrators to provide timely information.
• Responds to payroll/accounting/HR inquiries and troubleshoots issues.
• Researches information and prepares reports for supervisors.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.
• Handles email/phone inquiries professionally and confidentially.
• Participates in trainings and meetings; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounting

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Financial software

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Orange East Supervisory Union, based in Bradford, Vermont, is seeking applications for a full-time Accounting/Payroll Specialist to join our Central Office team. This position supports the organization’s accounting, payroll, and human resources functions and requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and customer service.

Position Summary: The Accounting/Payroll Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of accounting, payroll, reporting, and human