Strategic Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Cape Cod Regional Technical High School; Harwich (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Regional Technical High School is seeking a Payroll and Accounting Administrator to manage payroll, employee benefits, and district financial records. This role reports to the Business Administrator and requires strong knowledge of municipal accounting and fund accounting.

The position is a 12-month, full-time role with responsibilities including bank reconciliations, year-end closing, and coordination with auditors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted Municipal Accounting procedures and Fund Accounting.
• Reports to Business Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll.
• Administer employee & retiree fringe benefits, such as health, dental, life, ltd, unemployment, and workers' compensation insurance.
• Process benefit deduction payments to vendors on a monthly basis.
• Bank Statement Reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records from source documents on the District's financial software; maintain subsidiary records.
• Prepare interim and monthly reports as needed.
• Complete end-of-year closing and open new fiscal year records.
• Assist the district's independent auditor to ensure audits reflect the District's financial position.
• Assist in preparing State & Federal reports and issue W-2, 1099 and 1095 forms.
• Coordinate activities of other Business Office staff to ensure timely completion of warrants and payrolls.
• File required sales and meal taxes.
• Assist in employee relations matters.
• Support Employee Assistance Programs.
• Review and implement updates to the bookkeeping system.
• Attend regional meetings related to financial records and computer operations as needed.
• Be able to problem solve and think outside the box.
• Apprise the business administrator of any problem areas.
• Work independently with minimal supervision to accomplish goals.
• Any other duties as assigned by Superintendent/Director or Assistant Superintendent.
• Be able to multitask and shift tasks as staff walk in.
• Prioritize tasks effectively.

Skills

Municipal accounting

Fund accounting

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Job description

Cape Cod Regional Technical High School is seeking a Payroll and Accounting Administrator to manage payroll, employee benefits, and district financial records. This role reports to the Business Administrator and requires strong knowledge of municipal accounting and fund accounting.

The position is a 12-month, full-time role with responsibilities including bank reconciliations, year-end closing, and coordination with auditors.