Accounting/Payroll Specialist

Accounting/Payroll SpecialistPay Rate: $70,000 - $95,000Pension: Middlesex RetirementHealth Insurance: 70% Employer Paid Potential for flexible work scheduleThis is a position with full-service payroll oversight and post-payroll processing as its primary functions. The Payroll Specialist works with Human Resources and the Director of Finance and Operations to process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees with a wide range of deductions. Oversee the entire payroll process Reconcile and submit retirement deductions to various agencies Generate reports to be audited and signed Take ownership of entering and validating deductionsThe Accounting Specialist portion of this role is primarily bank reconciliations. This includes: Preparing Journal entriesResearching discrepanciesAssisting in the end of year audit Qualifications: Must have 3+ years of relevant municipal experience Software experience with MUNIS and/or School ERP (Infinite Visions) is highly preferred. At least 5+ total years of payroll and accounting experience Excellent organizational skillsPositive and proactive attitudeCustomer service orientationStrong communicator

Job Requirements
Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, bend, walk up and down stairs, sit for prolonged periods of time, lift up to 25lbs, routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, copy machines, fax, phones, shredders and filing cabinets.Work Environment:This work is performed in a school/office environment