Part Time Payroll & Accounting Clerk

$49,920 - $49,920/Yr

Town of Plainfield CT - Plainfield, CT

Part-time - Entry Level

Plainfield, CT

About the position

The Part Time Payroll & Accounting Clerk is responsible for performing complex and confidential administrative duties related to payroll processing and the administration of Town benefits programs. This role involves maintaining payroll and benefit records, assisting with payroll processing, and ensuring compliance with various leave programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll processing for all Town staff and perform processing of payroll in the absence of the Assistant Finance Director.
• Maintain employee time off accrual records through monitoring, updating, and validating entries.
• Analyze various accounts as directed by the Director of Finance.
• Prepare a variety of payroll-related documents, transactions, reports, and reconciliations as required.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks related to payroll processing and human resources.
• Assist in administering the Town's Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), disability, workers compensation, and other leave programs.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• 5 years accounting and/or payroll experience
• Knowledge of payroll and GAAP procedures
• Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Excel (preferred)
• Ability to interpret instructions and use good judgment in applying them
• Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is mandatory.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• Part-time schedule
• Competitive hourly pay of $24.00