The University of West Alabama
Payroll & Finance Generalist
The University of West Alabama, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Overview
Payroll & Finance Generalist – The Town of Concord is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented professional to join the Finance Department. This role supports payroll, treasury, and administrative operations while providing service to employees, vendors, and community committees. It offers variety and responsibility, including payroll assistance, maintaining financial records, departmental communications, and special projects. Starting hourly range: $29.52 to $35.27 per hour, based on qualifications. This is a full-time, in-office position with a complete benefits package. Applicants are encouraged to explore our health insurance and other benefits that support employee well-being: https://concordma.gov/3540/Benefits Applications will be accepted until filled. Selected candidates may be invited to interviews and/or other assessments. Applicants will be notified of their status as decisions are made. Appointment of the final candidate is contingent upon pre-placement requirements including criminal check, credit check, and a drug screening. Costs for these requirements are borne by the Town. The Town of Concord, MA is an EEO Employer. We value diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply. *Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future. Responsibilities
Provide administrative and clerical support to the Finance Department and related boards and committees. Create, edit, and distribute documents including reports, postings, notices, minutes, and correspondence. Maintain calendars and update Finance Department webpages. Assist with organizational and communication tasks for committees that work with the Chief Financial Officer (e.g., Finance Committee, Financial Audit Advisory Committee, Trustees of Town Donations). Prepare meeting packets and agendas, ensure timely postings, and take minutes as assigned. Assist the public, employees, and vendors in person, by phone, and via email; answer general questions and direct more complex inquiries to appropriate staff. Receive, process, reconcile, and maintain files for Town gift accounts; prepare documents for gift acceptance, approvals, and acknowledgments. Maintain the Town\'s business accounts, manage user access, and oversee the approval workflow within the Town\'s business accounts. Order office supplies for Finance staff. Prepare biweekly Finance Administration payroll and input into Munis, obtaining all necessary signatures for audit purposes. Serve as backup to the Payroll Manager and administer payroll recordkeeping for biweekly payroll across Town departments, collaborating with departmental staff in the absence of the Payroll Manager. Serve as backup to the Payroll Manager and reconcile and prepare all voluntary payroll deductions for payment. Assist the Deputy Treasurer/Collector with treasury and collection tasks as assigned. Assist Treasury with monthly reconciliation of Trustee of Town Donations accounts as requested. Perform special projects and related responsibilities as initiated and requested. Perform other related duties as required, directed, or as the situation dictates. Regular attendance and punctuality are required. Education & Experience
Associate’s degree in accounting or business-related field, plus four or more years of experience performing administrative duties in financial operations, including payroll and accounts receivable; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Municipal government experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; ability to interact professionally with the public and coworkers. Discretion to maintain confidential information. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Munis Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for payroll, financial management, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Strong technical capabilities to serve as system administrator for software applications. Working knowledge of office procedures, accounting techniques, wage and hour laws relevant to payroll processing, and knowledge of municipal government operations and related laws. Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to handle high detail work, prioritize, and work independently under deadlines; ability to interpret directions in a fast-paced environment and analyze issues to recommend solutions. Working Conditions & Physical Demands
External and internal applicants must be able to perform the physical demands of the job with reasonable accommodation if needed. Normal office environment with typical interruptions and a moderately noisy setting. Uses standard office equipment and may involve reaching, bending, and dexterity tasks. The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Omission of statements does not exclude them from the position if related or a logical assignment. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change by the employer.
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Payroll & Finance Generalist – The Town of Concord is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented professional to join the Finance Department. This role supports payroll, treasury, and administrative operations while providing service to employees, vendors, and community committees. It offers variety and responsibility, including payroll assistance, maintaining financial records, departmental communications, and special projects. Starting hourly range: $29.52 to $35.27 per hour, based on qualifications. This is a full-time, in-office position with a complete benefits package. Applicants are encouraged to explore our health insurance and other benefits that support employee well-being: https://concordma.gov/3540/Benefits Applications will be accepted until filled. Selected candidates may be invited to interviews and/or other assessments. Applicants will be notified of their status as decisions are made. Appointment of the final candidate is contingent upon pre-placement requirements including criminal check, credit check, and a drug screening. Costs for these requirements are borne by the Town. The Town of Concord, MA is an EEO Employer. We value diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply. *Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future. Responsibilities
Provide administrative and clerical support to the Finance Department and related boards and committees. Create, edit, and distribute documents including reports, postings, notices, minutes, and correspondence. Maintain calendars and update Finance Department webpages. Assist with organizational and communication tasks for committees that work with the Chief Financial Officer (e.g., Finance Committee, Financial Audit Advisory Committee, Trustees of Town Donations). Prepare meeting packets and agendas, ensure timely postings, and take minutes as assigned. Assist the public, employees, and vendors in person, by phone, and via email; answer general questions and direct more complex inquiries to appropriate staff. Receive, process, reconcile, and maintain files for Town gift accounts; prepare documents for gift acceptance, approvals, and acknowledgments. Maintain the Town\'s business accounts, manage user access, and oversee the approval workflow within the Town\'s business accounts. Order office supplies for Finance staff. Prepare biweekly Finance Administration payroll and input into Munis, obtaining all necessary signatures for audit purposes. Serve as backup to the Payroll Manager and administer payroll recordkeeping for biweekly payroll across Town departments, collaborating with departmental staff in the absence of the Payroll Manager. Serve as backup to the Payroll Manager and reconcile and prepare all voluntary payroll deductions for payment. Assist the Deputy Treasurer/Collector with treasury and collection tasks as assigned. Assist Treasury with monthly reconciliation of Trustee of Town Donations accounts as requested. Perform special projects and related responsibilities as initiated and requested. Perform other related duties as required, directed, or as the situation dictates. Regular attendance and punctuality are required. Education & Experience
Associate’s degree in accounting or business-related field, plus four or more years of experience performing administrative duties in financial operations, including payroll and accounts receivable; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Municipal government experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; ability to interact professionally with the public and coworkers. Discretion to maintain confidential information. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Munis Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for payroll, financial management, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Strong technical capabilities to serve as system administrator for software applications. Working knowledge of office procedures, accounting techniques, wage and hour laws relevant to payroll processing, and knowledge of municipal government operations and related laws. Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to handle high detail work, prioritize, and work independently under deadlines; ability to interpret directions in a fast-paced environment and analyze issues to recommend solutions. Working Conditions & Physical Demands
External and internal applicants must be able to perform the physical demands of the job with reasonable accommodation if needed. Normal office environment with typical interruptions and a moderately noisy setting. Uses standard office equipment and may involve reaching, bending, and dexterity tasks. The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Omission of statements does not exclude them from the position if related or a logical assignment. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change by the employer.
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