Payroll-Finance Assistant .6 FTE

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.

Wilton Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified persons.

Wilton Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information & testing, Family & Medical Leave status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Wilton Public Schools prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.