Payroll-Finance Assistant

Payroll-Finance Assistant .6 FTE - Monday-Wednesday

JOB GOAL:              To assist in the production of the bi-weekly payroll and general finance office operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Post secondary education or related experience
• Excellent PC computer skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to calculate and process mathematical calculations
• Strong organizational skills
• Such additions and alternatives to above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO:         CFO and Assistant Director of Financial Planning and Operations

ACCOUNTABILITY:                    

Responsible for quality and quantity of own work as assigned by supervisor.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and prepare AXA 401A information.
• Verify time and attendance data from time and attendance system and import into payroll system.
• Process payroll for part time and continuing education employees.
• Update payroll system for status changes for part time and continuing education employees.
• Provide payroll information to employees as requested.
• Assist with maintenance of Time & Attendance program; provide training and resources to staff as needed.
• Assist Special Education Dept. with quarterly payroll information for Cost Report.
• Identify systems and processes that can be automated and/or streamlined.
• Serve as back-up for Payroll/Bookkeeper.
• Assist General Accountant with processing of invoices for payment after verifying accuracy and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Perform bookkeeping tasks as needed
• Serve as the backup to Accounts Payable.
• Accept additional assignments as directed by the CFO or designee
• Maintain high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about employees.
• Proactively work to utilize work day effectively; manage time to meet workload demands and building schedules.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with co-workers.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to respond to changing priorities.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Perform other related duties as required or requested.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:       Twelve month position; discretionary

EVALUATION:      Performance of this discretionary position will be evaluated annually by the Chief Financial Officer.

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