Status: Full-time, 35-hour, four-day workweek-(Mon-Thu)

Grade: 6, Non-Union position

Salary: $62,549 - $84,441

The Town of Hingham is seeking a dynamic and highly capable Payroll Administrator to perform accounting and payroll administration functions in the Accounting Department.

About Working for the Town of Hingham: The Town of Hingham is a beautiful coastal community with much to offer. As a Town of Hingham employee, you will be an essential part of a team, aiding a community and working in a supportive culture that promotes cooperation, integrity and professional development.

Top Benefits:

• A four-day work week (Mon-Thu)
• Generous paid vacation, sick and personal time
• Paid holidays
• Free access to Town Hall gym
• Medical, dental and life insurance
• Pension
• Qualify for public service student loan forgiveness

Duties: Working under the general direction of the Town Accountant, the employee performs accounting and payroll administration functions for the Accounting Department. Work includes administering payroll, reconciling accounts, compiling a variety of information and preparing reports, responding to inquiries and requests from internal and external customers, and maintaining files and records for the department.

Requirements: A candidate for this position should have the equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in business-related fields and four (4) to six (6) years of experience in bookkeeping or payroll administration.

The Town may consider equivalent education and experience in determining whether a candidate has met the requisite qualifications.

Interested candidates should email a letter of interest and resume to Jobs@hingham-ma.gov. Please submit documents in PDF or MS Word DOCX (not DOC) format.

Deadline: open until filled Date of Posting: 4/21/2026

The Town of Hingham is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed,

gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.