What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full -Time Payroll Coordinator position at Township of Toms River?
DIVISION OF PERSONNEL
JOB POSTING
January, 2025
DEPARTMENT/ DIVISION: Payroll
TITLE: PAYROLL COORDNIATOR
STATUS: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
DUE: OPEN UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
This is to advise that the position for Payroll Coordinator is now available. The Job Qualifications and Job Functions and Duties are as follows:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare and distribute employee payroll checks or direct deposit and maintain payroll procedures.
- Assist the supervisor of payroll with the completion of all required federal and state payroll reporting.
- Maintain employee time sheets and payroll registers.
- Answer routine inquiries relating to payroll and pension.
- Calculate terminal leave worksheets.
- Prepare quarterly pension reports for submission to certifying and supervisory certifyingofficials.
- Prepare and maintain all township employee payroll records
- Preparation and distribution of employee payroll checks or direct deposit and develop and maintain payroll procedures.
- Maintain salary increment control.
- Prepare reports to the mayor and council and all other applicable federal and state agencies relating to township payroll accounts and pension system.
- Answer routine inquiries relating to payroll and pension. * Serve as a certifying pension officer.
- Any other duties may be assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and Payroll Supervisor including assisting the Chief Financial Officer in carrying out the duties of the Finance department.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field is a plus.
- Proven experience as an HR and Payroll Clerk or in a similar role.
- Proficiency in payroll software (experience with Edmunds system preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Union: Confidential
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary Range: 15,000.00 - 91,000.00
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30,000.00 - $91,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Toms River, NJ 08753 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Toms River, NJ 08753: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30,000 - $91,000