Payroll and Accounting Specialist

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The role of Payroll and Accounting Specialist involves ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of payroll processing and related financial tasks. The position requires close collaboration with supervisors, payroll providers, and employees to manage payroll, benefits, and contract-related processes. Key responsibilities include timecard verification, payroll funding, benefits reconciliation, and contract management, along with providing support to the Accounts Payable team.

Qualifications

·        Minimum of five years of payroll experience for workforce of 100 or more hourly and salaried employees.

·        Preference will be given to payroll experience in a bargaining unit (Union) environment.

·        Three years of experience with journal entries, invoicing, and financial statements.

Skills

·        Advanced knowledge of payroll processes and practices, including payroll tax.

·        Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices (GAAP).

·        Advanced knowledge of HRIS software and information systems.

·        Basic understanding of municipal water, wastewater and stormwater management services. *

·        Ability to communicate and act clearly and concisely to build good vendor relationships.

·        Ability to manage priorities to achieve outcomes.

·        Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

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