Payroll Assistant

The Payroll Assistant will be responsible for the efficient processing of the Board of Education's (BOE) payroll and appropriate reporting functions under the direction of the Director of Finance and Business Services.
*Responsibilities:* * Process and maintain accurate, confidential records and reports for certified and non-certified personnel payroll on a bi-weekly basis; * Calculate and enter payroll data including, but not limited to, payroll adjustments, insurance premium cost share, annuity payments, and flexible spending accounts; * Maintain accurate employee records for direct deposit, tax filing, payroll garnishments, and other necessary payroll records; * Responsible for the accurate processing of W-2 Forms, W-3 transmittal, 1095-B or 1095-C Forms, data processing, payroll tax returns, and reporting to third-party vendors as well as federal, state, and local government agencies; * Responsible for all related written and verbal payroll communications with federal, state, and local government agencies and relevant school staff; * Prepare payments as provided by contract for severance, overtime, longevity, and other stipends; * Maintain accurate reports to support various payroll and reporting functions; * Perform Teachers' Retirement Board (TRB) transactions including teachers' retirement contributions and relevant adjustments to payroll data and the TRB database, and submit monthly TRB reports into the TRB database; * Update the payroll database with new salary and deduction data for BOE employees annually and/or as otherwise required; * Schedule payroll dates and payroll deductions in coordination with the Human Resource Department (HR); * Work with appropriate personnel as needed for obtaining and sharing data (i.
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, the Technology Department and HR); * Prepare payments and reporting for employee 403b retirement plan accounts and FSA/HSA accounts; * Assist in budget reporting and coordinate with appropriate personnel for data collection and reporting; * Assist in the completion of the ED-001 and end of school year financial report; * Manage accounting of BOE funds as designated by the Director of Finance and Business Services; * Reconcile bank account(s) on a monthly basis; * Coordinate annual audit data gathering; * Monitor general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries; * Perform all payroll and reporting duties with a high degree of accuracy to eliminate errors; * Complete employment verification requests as needed; * Other related duties as required.
*Requirements:* * Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field, or four (4) or more years of related experience.
* Minimum of five (5) years successful experience in accounting or finance/payroll processing.
* Knowledge of municipal accounting, payroll, and auditing principles and practices and their application to varied transactions.
* Demonstrated proficiency in mathematics, MUNIS, Excel spreadsheets, and Google software.
* The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment applying and administering a wide variety of payroll duties and procedures with limited supervision.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
* The ability to maintain healthy working relationships with all Shelton School District personnel and stakeholders.
* Commitment to a "team first" culture as well as the success of the district.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to work beyond normal office hours, as needed.
* General knowledge of school district operations preferred.
*Terms of Employment:* Twelve month work year; 40 hour work week.
Salary range is $75,000 to $85,000 commensurate with experience.
Competitive benefits package.
Six (6) month probationary period.
This position will be evaluated annually by the Director of Finance and Business Services in accordance with the Shelton Public School policy of evaluation of non-certified staff.
Applicant must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.
00 - $85,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work setting: * Office Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Payroll: 5 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person