Assistant Finance Director

Position Overview

Company Name

Town of Plainfield

Job Title

Assistant Finance Director

Description

Assistant Finance Director

Town of Plainfield, CT

Location: 8 Community Ave, Plainfield, CT 06374

The Town of Plainfield is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented professional to serve as Assistant Finance Director. This position is responsible for the administration and processing of municipal payroll and supports the Finance Director in the daily operations of the Finance Department. The Assistant Finance Director also serves as Acting Finance Director in their absence and oversees Accounts Payable and Bookkeeping functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Administers and processes payroll for all Town employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Maintains and applies employee pay rates in accordance with union contracts, employment agreements, and personnel policies

Calculates wages, overtime, stipends, and deductions in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Tracks and reconciles employee leave accruals, including vacation, sick, and personal time

Ensures compliance with federal and state payroll laws, tax reporting requirements, and benefit deductions

Prepares and submits payroll-related filings, reports, and reconciliations

Coordinates with Human Resources on employee onboarding, status changes, and separations affecting payroll

Maintains payroll records and ensures confidentiality of sensitive information

Assists with general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and audit support

Assists with year-end reporting and audit preparation, particularly payroll-related schedules

Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred

Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible payroll or accounting experience, preferably in a municipal setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of payroll systems, processes, and compliance requirements

Working knowledge of governmental and fund accounting preferred

Familiarity with union contracts and pay rate administration

Proficiency in accounting and payroll software and advanced spreadsheet skills

High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality

Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills

Work Schedule & Compensation:

Four (4) day work week, Monday through Thursday

35 hours per week

Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000, commensurate with qualifications

Additional hours may be required during payroll processing periods, fiscal year-end, or audit cycles

Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. The position requires prolonged periods of sitting, frequent computer use, and a high level of concentration and attention to detail. The employee may be required to lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional bending, reaching, standing, and filing or handling of records and materials is also required.

The Town of Plainfield is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Range

$70000.00 -$80000.00

Job City

Plainfield

Job State

CT

Job Country