Finance Coordinator - Full Time

The Town of Waterford Finance Department is searching for a Finance Coordinator. This position is full time (35 hours a week), and has excellent benefits. Applications must be returned to the Human Resources Office by 4:00pm on Monday, March 16, 2026.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To prepare and process all General Government payrolls and to maintain all associated formal payroll records. To provide accounts payable assistance to the Accountant I.

• EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES *:
• Review, balance, verify and annotate all Departmental Payroll Summary forms in preparation for computer input.
• Enter weekly payroll data, process payroll, produce payroll reports and checks.
• Edit reports, verify accuracy of posting, reconcile output to input, correct as necessary.
• Perform file maintenance and produce monthly, quarterly and annual payroll reports and documents.
• Distribute labor costs to budgetary accounts.
• Prepare checks for distribution to employees, prepare batch check input for transmittal to bank, and file payroll documents.
• Prepare, balance and send payment of payroll deductions.
• Manage year-end W-2 process and produce all necessary IRS year-end reports.
• Verify all department revenue submissions; prepare bank deposits; enter daily receipts into financial system.
• Bill, collect payments, maintain accounts receivable records, and develop reports for off-duty Police Services. Act as collections agent for past due payments.
• Manage collections process for returned checks.
• Provide accounts payable assistance to the Accountant I.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.
• Perform other duties as required.

* The essential duties described above are the primary functions and duties of the classification. There may be other types of work that may be performed and the omission of a particular duty or function does not exclude that duty or function from the classification provided the duty or function is similar in work, related to the work or logically assigned to the classification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Considerable knowledge of Town payroll procedures; accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices; governing policies and collective bargaining agreements; and government laws and regulations. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports; ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision; ability to operate computer system and other office equipment efficiently; and ability to operate under pressure of deadlines and to interact effectively with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision preferred, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The dexterity necessary to utilize a computer keyboard on a regular basis is essential.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

High School graduation supplemented by appropriate coursework at a technical or business school or a college and at least five (5) years of comprehensive payroll and labor distribution experience with an automated accounting system, or an equivalent combination of employment, education, and training which would provide the knowledge, skill and ability required for this position.

Pay: $26.97 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27