Logo
Government Jobs

Payroll Clerk (Board of Education)

Government Jobs, Wallingford, Connecticut, United States, 06492

Save Job

Payroll Processor

Performs the tasks necessary to process all general government or school district payrolls and to maintain all payroll records. The work involves the following: processing workers' time cards or time work records; processing and adjusting for changes in wage rates, salary, supplementary benefits, federal withholding tax, FICA tax, pension and other deductions; editing payroll listings against source documents; tracing and correcting errors; preparation of payroll checks and all related payroll reports (i.e., payroll journal, federal withholding, FICA, voluntary deductions and any others as may be required); maintains employee payroll files; prepares up-date and monitors budgetary payroll files. Performs related work as required. Work requires a practical knowledge of governmental regulations, payroll policies and computerized payroll processing systems. Must have a minimum of five (5) years experience in responsible office work involving typing, accounting, bookkeeping, data entry and payroll processing systems. Graduation from high school or business school or have a State Equivalency Certificate. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of and skill in operation of calculators and other computer processing equipment; knowledge of principles of bookkeeping and accounting; knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; ability to perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy; considerable ability to understand complex written and oral instructions; ability to analyze work problems and make decisions; ability to assign, assist and instruct other clerical workers; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public. To apply: Please visit

www.wallingfordct.gov/government/departments/human-resources

Applications are also available at the Department of Human Resources located in Room #301 of the Town Hall, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Examination: Written - 100% or Oral - 100% or Background Evaluation - 100% or Written - 50%/Oral - 50% or Written - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50% or Oral - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50%. The Town of Wallingford offers an excellent fringe benefits package that includes pension plan, paid sick and vacation time, individual and family medical insurance, employer paid life insurance, 13 paid holidays, and optional 457 deferred compensation plan.