Bookkeeper - Payroll

New Milford Public Schools
New Milford, CT, US
Full-time

New Milford (Connecticut) Public Schools is seeking a Bookkeeper for Payroll. This is a full time, 12 month position that will provide support and assistance to the Accounting Manager and Fiscal Services Director, district staff and Central Office regarding all aspects of payroll.

It is necessary that candidates supply us with at least 2 current letters of reference (no earlier than 2021) and resume.

We only accept supporting materials online. Therefore, please do not send materials through the U.S. mail or by e-mail. Instead, please upload your electronic files (pdf or Microsoft word) through the online process.

Qualifications :

  • Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
  • Prior payroll processing experience, preferably in the public sector working with union contracts.
  • Proficiency in bookkeeping and other general accounting procedures.
  • Advanced secretarial skills including but not limited to experience with computer data base applications, Word, Excel, electronic mail, and / or financial software.
  • Must be articulate with an ability to work with district staff and possess good judgment in responding to the public.
  • High degree of organization.
  • Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
  • Work with a minimum of supervision.
  • Experience with MUNIS and Aesop / Veritime software preferred.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Payroll processing for all BOE employees to include data entry, disbursements, deposits, garnishments, payments, posting, journal entries, and stop payment of payroll checks.
  • Prepare reports and transmit payroll financial data on a Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual basis to include : payroll, social security / Medicare, federal / state withholding, dues and State of Connecticut Labor Department.
  • Process and maintain encumbrances for salary accounts.
  • Prepare and reconcile Teacher Retirement, Credit Union and Union Dues data on a monthly basis.
  • Reconcile monthly bank statements for district’s QuickBook accounts.
  • Prepare and maintain records for substitute teachers’ payroll.
  • Prepares and maintains automated labor distribution data.

Examples of Duties :

  • Perform secretarial duties to include but not limited to : manage & maintaining office documents, faxing, photocopying, all written and electronic correspondence, financial documents and records.
  • Answer and direct telephone inquiries.
  • Support district staff and others with payroll questions and concerns.
  • Maintain schedules and calendars for state required reports and other time sensitive activities such as payroll dates and online banking deadlines.
  • Provide logistical support for building and department activities.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • 30+ days ago
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