Confidential Secretary--Payroll Bookkeeper (Payroll/Health Benefits Coordinator)

Denville Township School District - Denville, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Denville, NJ

Educational Services

About the position

The Confidential Secretary--Payroll Bookkeeper (Payroll/Health Benefits Coordinator) position involves preparing the school district's payroll, ensuring compliance with Federal and State filings, and maintaining all related records accurately and timely. The role also includes performing benefits administration. This position is crucial for the financial operations of the Denville Board of Education and requires a strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the school district's payroll
• Comply with Federal and State filings
• Maintain all related records accurately and timely
• Perform benefits administration

Requirements

• High School Diploma, BA/BS degree preferred
• Minimum two years of successful payroll or related accounting experience, preferably in a school district environment
• Strong working knowledge of pensions, unemployment insurance, state and federal taxes, tax shelters and IRS requirements
• Proficient in bookkeeping, computer and calculator usage
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with outside payroll service vendors, the bank, and all staff members
• Must be accurate, precise, well organized, and attentive to detail
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal resident alien status

Nice-to-haves

• Some bookkeeping or accounting courses are desirable
• Knowledge of Genesis SchoolFi preferred