Hourly Rate: Starting at $34.22 (commensurate with experience) | AFSCME Clerical Union

Rockland is looking for an experienced payroll professional to run weekly payroll for Town and School employees. You will own the payroll from start to finish: input, checks, paychecks and reporting. This job suits someone who is precise with numbers, catches errors before they go out, and can find why an account does not balance. If you like work with a clear deadline and a right answer, this job was built for you!

What you will do

• Process and verify weekly payroll for Town departments, including every rate and deduction change, and submit weekly payroll for School departments. (Rates and deductions for School employees are handled by the School Department.)

• Prepare, check and distribute paychecks, and keep complete payroll and earnings records for every employee.

• Calculate weekly deductions, and keep the records for court-ordered deductions and payments.

• Reconcile withholding accounts. Prepare the monthly Plymouth County Retirement report and other state and federal payroll reports.

• Produce the monthly reports and bill warrants for all payroll deductions. This includes submitting payments for all insurances.

• Make sure payroll deductions match monthly billing, with all deductions and billed items fully reconciled.

• Work with Human Resources on insurance enrollments, changes and terminations, COBRA letters and Medicare notices.

• Show department payroll staff how to submit payroll correctly. Answer employee questions about pay, deductions and insurance rates.

• Serve as Treasurer when the Treasurer is away, including banking transactions.

• Help the public, support the rest of the Treasurer’s Office, and help prepare financial information for Town boards.

What we are looking for

• Hands-on experience running payroll from start to finish, including deductions, garnishments and payroll tax reporting.

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or public administration, or equivalent experience.

• Practical knowledge of finance procedures, laws and practices. Municipal experience is preferred.

• Familiarity with IRS payroll rules. Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Experience with MUNIS and Harper’s payroll systems is a strong plus. So is a payroll certification such as CPP or FPC.

• Extreme accuracy. The ability to stay organized through frequent interruptions and to explain pay clearly and courteously.

• Must be able to be successfully bonded in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 39A.

Pay and benefits

Starting pay begins at $34.22 per hour, based on experience, with a 35-hour work week.

The Town offers health insurance, with the Town paying 79% of the cost, and generous paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time and paid holidays. We invest in your growth: job-related courses and professional development can be reimbursed with the Treasurer’s approval.

How to apply

Send a cover letter and resume to HR Director Lori Taylor at ltaylor@rockland-ma.gov. This position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Rockland is an equal opportunity employer.

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