Hartford Public Schools · 3 months ago
Senior Payroll Analyst (N149-2526)
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$76K/yr - $92K/yr
5+ years expHartford Public Schools is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst for their Office of Fiscal & Budget Services. This role is responsible for the accurate calculation, preparation, and distribution of wages and salaries for District employees, as well as assisting the Payroll Manager and Finance department leadership with various payroll functions and systems.
Education
Responsibilities
Assist Payroll Manager in carrying out the responsibilities of the payroll functions and systems in the Payroll division, such as but not limited to: MUNIS and any other relevant tools and programs
Assist in the maintenance and conversion of payroll systems, records and categories related to payroll items
Assist with the oversight, monitoring and quality control of payroll related data input by the various schools and departments, including staff within the payroll division
Serve as the backup to the Payroll Manager whenever directed or in the absence of the Payroll Manager
Prepare, audit, and analyze payroll calculation, payroll records and journals
Provide input to the leadership on improvement of functions, workflows, team workload, systems utilization, policies and procedures
Assist in calculations of payroll, including voluntary and standard deductions and taxes
Assist in the identification of pay anomalies based on familiarity with District policies, pay practices and collective bargaining agreements and assists in the resolution as necessary
Assist in the preparation of W-2 reports and annual reports of wages for city, state and federal agencies as required
Process employee reimbursements through the payroll system as required
Assist in the calculation and communication of employee separation and retirement packages as appropriate
Assist in defining, communicating and enforcing coding standards where appropriate
Provide assistance related to year-end close, District budget preparation, or other fiscal and operational areas as requested
Assist in the reconciliation and maintenance of position and roster control
Assist in the verification of funds availability and the pre-audit of transactions to the general ledger as required
Prepare payroll projections and forecasts on salary and non-salary accounts
Assist in facilitation of all budgetary and fiscal items for multiple cost centers, departments, schools both public and non-public and all other organizations as assigned or requested
Assist in Accounts Payable, Budget, or other areas within the finance division when requested
Keep well informed about current trends and best practices in areas of responsibility
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, or a closely related field and 5 years of experience working in accounting, payroll, or financial management; or 13 years of experience, in lieu of bachelor's degree
Working knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices
Working knowledge of personal computer applications, i.e., Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and Windows
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all level of administration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Preferred
Knowledge of school finances a plus
Company
Hartford Public Schools
Hartford Public Schools is a school district serving to inspire and prepare all students to succeed in and beyond school.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez
Superintendent/CEO
Sherri Davis-Googe
Chief Operating Officer
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