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Under the direction of the Payroll Manager, this position is responsible for assisting in the accurate and expedient processing of payroll for the City of Springfield. Additional responsibilities include: reconciling, troubleshooting and providing a high-level of customer service to departments, schools and employees. Also required is the ability to handle several tasks at any given time in collaboration with various departments and schools. The Payroll Department is a fast-paced, dynamic environment that offers an opportunity for career growth within the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Analyzes and verifies electronic time and attendance details on each timecard for completeness and accuracy.

Communicates with supervisors in various departments and schools to resolve any timecard issues.

Provides a high-level of customer service to departments, schools and employees.

Prepares detailed internal management reports by manipulating data from both Kronos and MUNIS software.

Provides training to payroll approvers on the payroll process and the proper use of Kronos Time & Attendance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Business, such as Administration, Finance or Accounting required; exceptional expertise in the MUNIS Payroll Module and Kronos Time & Attendance can be substituted for degree.

EXPERIENCE: 1 - 3 years of professional experience in complex accounting, procurement or similar business setting preferred.

ABILITIES: Must be able to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing using proper grammar. Must be a team player and be able to work well with others. Must possess strong organizational and interpersonal relationship skills. Must possess ability to perform duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision. Must demonstrate high integrity and an exceptional work ethic.

TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPTMENT, SYSTEMS AND TOOLS: Requires advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, such as Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel. Expertise with MUNIS and Kronos strongly preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is mostly performed in an office environment. Regular and punctual attendance is a requirement. Certain situations may require longer hours to complete duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND POTENTIAL HAZARDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

POSITION CONTENT: This job description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills and working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to reflect the position activities and requirements, these requirements may change over time. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.



Primary Location: Central Office - Office of Business and Financial Services
Salary Range: $46,670.00 - $46,670.00 / Per Year
Shift Type: FT - Full Year

Job Contact Information:

Name: Nicole Rooney
Title: Administrative Assistant
Phone: 413-787-7100 Ext.55231
Email: rooneyn@springfieldpublicschools.com