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PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Employer
New Bedford Public Schools
Location
New Bedford, MA, US
Salary
Competitive
Job Details
Job ID: 3564867
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: June 9, 2021
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
JOB GOAL:
1.Under the supervision of the Payroll Supervisor, the payroll specialist will be responsible for overseeing the payroll department in the absence of the Payroll Supervisor as well as perform administrative and clerical duties for the payroll department.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Assist the Payroll Supervisor in creating quarterly team objectives
2.Serve as a go-to for office inquiries and conflicts
3.Knowledge of payroll procedures and policies as well as experience working with union contracts.
4.Assist in Developing procedures and policies to increase efficiency within the department
5.Generate Payroll Warrant as well as process manual checks and voids when needed.
6.Must be able to communicate with the community, staff and team members in a positive and helpful manner.
7.Process payroll and attendance on a weekly basis.
8.Performs clerical duties such as filing, typing, and copying of documents
9.Prepares reports and memorandums
10.Report new hires to department of revenue
11.Other duties as needed and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.2-5 years' experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor
2.Excellent oral and written communication skills
3.Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
4.Highly organized and flexible
5.Ability to multitask and meet changing deadlines
6.Must be self-motivated and able to complete projects with limited supervision
7.Maintains confidentiality at all times.
8.HS diploma/GED required, associate degree in accounting or business a plus
9.Experience with payroll processing, computers and payroll software, including MUNIS, Excel, and Microsoft Word preferred.
10.Candidate should have strong organizational and verbal communication skills, multi task and the ability to work well with others. Some team Leader or supervisory experience a must.
11.Must Detailed oriented, with the ability to meet numerous deadlines.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position is a Non-Union, 12 months position
Salary: $40,000.00

REPORTS TO: Payroll Supervisor

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Bedford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements
The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required


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    Contact Information
    Monica Nova, Payroll Supervisor
    455 County Street
    New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
    Phone: (508) 997-4511
    Email: mnova@newbedfordschools.org

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