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Payroll Manager

East Hartford Public Schools
East Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2027

Please follow the below link to apply directly on the East Hartford Public School website.

Payroll Manager Application Link: https://www.applitrack.com/easthartford/onlineapp/admin/_admin.aspx#Report

TITLE: Payroll Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's Degree Preferred/Associate Degree Required in accounting
  • Proven office experience highly desirable
  • Knowledge of payroll, basic bookkeeping and record-keeping procedures
  • Five years payroll processing experience highly desirable
  • Ability to handle and process high volume of paperwork accurately and efficiently and establish and maintain complex file and record systems
  • Must be able to access and process information contained in file records and computer databases
  • Must be a self-directed, flexible, detail and results-oriented professional with the ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and effectively handle changing conditions
  • Strong organizational, analytical and demonstrated problem-solving skills are necessary
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

REPORTS TO: Chief Finance Officer

JOB GOAL: Performs payroll/accounting, administrative work of a complex, confidential and responsible nature. Prepares and administers a payroll system for all Board employees and prepares related state and federal payroll information reports.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Receives oral and written direction from supervisor.
  • Plans and organizes work according to standard procedures as well as payroll schedules and calendars.
  • Prepares employee payrolls in accordance with collective bargaining agreements for employees.
  • Receives and reviews time sheets from units.
  • Performs calculating, posting and verifying duties to obtain financial data for payroll deductions including withholding taxes, social security, retirement, group insurances, union dues and other payments.
  • Prepares and transmits payroll information for processing into an automated payroll system.
  • Receives and reconciles payroll register.
  • Receives payroll checks, reviews for accuracy and distributes to employees.
  • Posts payments and prepares monthly and annual payment vouchers for deductions to charitable, federal and state governments, unions, and various carriers.
  • Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual statistical and narrative reports for withholding taxes, social security payments and town and state retirement programs.
  • Prepares responses to verifications of employment.
  • Reports work accomplished to supervisor.
  • Relieves supervisor of administrative details and takes appropriate action on routine matters.
  • Operates automated systems at advanced skills level, including Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word and PowerPoint and MUNIS HR/Payroll System or other automated payroll system.
  • Possesses knowledge of accounting procedures/programs.
  • Assumes such other functions as may be determined.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Seven hours per day, twelve-month year.Salary and work year per contract with Local 818.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Non-Certified Staff, per Local 818.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,693.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,693

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