Bookkeeper/Benefits/Payroll Specialist

Title: Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Qualifications:

Minimum of Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent experience A thorough knowledge of generally accepted Municipal Accounting procedures and Fund Accounting Reports to Business Administrator

Job Goals: To provide the Cape Cod Tech District with accurate financial data as a management tool for evaluating educational programs, services, and other school-related operating activities. Administration of payroll and employee benefits. Basic Performance Responsibilities: Process bi-weekly payroll Administer employee & retiree fringe benefits, such as health, dental, life, ltd, unemployment, and workers' compensation insurance. Process benefit deduction payments to vendors on a monthly basis Bank Statement Reconciliations Maintain accurate financial records from source documents (warrants, payroll records, cash transactions) on the District’s financial software. Also, maintain required subsidiary records. Prepare interim and monthly reports as needed. Complete end-of-year closing and opening new fiscal year records. Assist the district’s independent auditor as needed to ensure that audit reports reflect the District’s financial position. Assist or prepare various State & Federal reports and prepare and issue W-2, 1099 and 1095 forms. Coordinate activities of other employees of the Business Office to ensure accurate and timely job completions in the preparation of warrants and payrolls. File required sales and meal taxes. Assist in employee relations matters. Support and encourage the Employee Assistance Programs Review and implement updates to the bookkeeping system Attend regional meetings relative to financial records and computer operations as needed. Be able to problem solve and think outside the box Apprise the business administrator of any problem areas during the position's operation. Must be able to work independently of others with minimum supervision to accomplish job goals. Any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent/Director or the Assistant Superintendent. Able to multitask and shift tasks as employees walk in Proficient in prioritizing tasks

Term of employment: 12 Month position