FINANCE/ PAYROLL CLERK

$43,000 - $48,000/Yr

Town Of Barrington - Barrington, RI

Full-time - Mid Level

Barrington, RI

101-250 employees

About the position

The Town of Barrington, RI is seeking a Finance/Payroll Clerk to support the Finance Department. This role involves performing various administrative and clerical duties, including processing bi-weekly payroll, managing tax payments, and assisting with tax exemptions. The clerk will also prepare finance reports and provide customer service for the Finance and Tax Assessor's office.

Responsibilities

• Process employee biweekly payroll, specialty pays, and payroll deductions through the PAYCHEX FLEX payroll system.
• Collect payroll data and verify employee work hours and salary.
• Oversee payrolls from all other Town Departments.
• Maintain all payroll information and update payroll records by entering changes to employee information or benefits.
• Issue earnings, deductions, and all other statements to employees as needed.
• Update new tax tables every January.
• Provide Salary Verifications of Employment as needed.
• Run Quarterly payroll reports.
• Upload all retirement contributions and provide required reports for Employees State Retirement System (ERSRI) of RI.
• Provide EEO4 reporting annually.
• Provide payroll information for Worker's Compensation Wage Statements as needed.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and address all employee payroll queries.
• Maintain all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures.
• Oversee the issuing of W2 forms annually to all employees.
• Manage and update all ACA required reporting annually.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Provide administrative support, including responding to incoming calls for both Finance and the Tax Assessor's/Collections office.
• Provide Customer Service for both Finance and the Tax Assessor/Collections Office.
• Perform all other clerical/administrative duties as needed, such as emailing, scanning, filing, mailings, and greeting customers.
• Provide salary information and benefits for budget preparation.
• Assist with the intake of quarterly property tax payments for the Finance Department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years payroll experience.
• Experience with PAYCHEX FLEX Payroll desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work well with others.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $43,000-$48,000 based on experience and qualifications.