Payroll/Employee Benefits Coordinator

W-2s****Only Applicants with payroll experience will be considered

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Prepares employee payrolls in accordance with collective bargaining agreements for bargaining unit personnel, or in accordance with salary/wage levels for non-bargaining employees; receives and reviews time sheets; performs accurate calculations and establishes payroll deductions in accordance with local, state, and federal statutes for payroll taxes, Social Security, retirement, group insurance, union dues and other payments as required by law and applicable contract; enters data into computerized payroll system and prepares, verifies and distributes checks; audits and balances payroll and withholding accounts and posts to general ledger; maintains accurate records associated with payroll activities including journals and up to date payroll records.
• Prepares required monthly, quarterly and annual statistical and narrative reports for withholding taxes. Social Security payments and state retirement programs; prepares IRS reports, W-2s, 941’s, 5500, etc.; prepares regular statistical and narrative reports for Business Manager and Superintendent as necessary.
• Maintains accurate information on all voluntary payroll deductions, including State Teacher Retirement Board, tax-sheltered annuities, charitable contributions, credit union, etc.; issues all checks for payroll deductions and sends them to appropriate agencies/companies.
• Encumbers payroll, where appropriate, and maintains the accuracy of the encumbered accounts; assists the Business Manager with payroll budget projections and payroll costs.
• Responds to inquiries from employee organizations, state and federal officials, auditors, etc.
• Performs all duties in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) and local, state and federal statutes.
• Assumes health insurance and employee retirements responsibilities including the disbursement of information to employees; enrollment and revision in programs of employees; calculation of payroll deductions and preparation of requested reports.
• Provides other duties which may be required by the Business Manager and/or Superintendent.
• Performs other duties as appropriate and required.
• Prepare ACA information.
• Experience with BudgetSense/Infinite Visions a plus but not required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE :

High School/college graduate preferred and equivalent of 2 years payroll experience. BudgetSense/Infinite Visions a plus but not necessary.

Application Procedures: Apply on-line www.wlps.org

Windsor Locks 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, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal non-discrimination laws. Windsor Locks Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Windsor Locks Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding Windsor Locks Public Schools nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Sheri Lee, Director of Human Resources, 58 South Elm Street, Windsor Locks, CT 06096, 860-292-5705.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.50 - $33.72 per hour

Ability to Relocate:

• Windsor Locks, CT 06096: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $34