Payroll and Benefits Specialist

: Title: Payroll & Benefits SpecialistQualifications: Minimum of an Associate's degree in Accounting or equivalent experienceA thorough knowledge of generally accepted Municipal Accounting procedures and Fund AccountingReports to Business AdministratorJob Goals: To provide the Cape Cod Tech District with accurate financial data as a management tool for evaluating educational programs, services, and other school-related operating activities. Administration of payroll and employee benefits.Basic Performance Responsibilities: Process bi-weekly payroll Administer employee & retiree fringe benefits, such as health, dental, life, ltd, unemployment, and workers' compensation insurance. Process benefit deduction payments to vendors on a monthly basis Bank Statement ReconciliationsMaintain accurate financial records from source documents (warrants, payroll records, cash transactions) on the Districts financial software. Also, maintain required subsidiary records.Prepare interim and monthly reports as needed.Complete end-of-year closing and opening new fiscal year records.Assist the districts independent auditor as needed to ensure that audit reports reflect the Districts financial position.Assist or prepare various State & Federal reports and prepare and issue W-2, 1099, and 1095 forms.Coordinate the activities of other employees of the Business Office to ensure accurate and timely job completions in the preparation of warrants and payrolls.File required sales and meal taxes.Assist in employee relations matters.Support and encourage the Employee Assistance ProgramsReview and implement updates to the bookkeeping systemAttend regional meetings relative to financial records and computer operations as needed.Be able to problem solve and think outside the box Apprise the business administrator of any problem areas during the position's operation. Must be able to work independently of others with minimum supervision to accomplish job goals.Any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent/Director or the Business Administrator.Able to multitask and shift tasks as employees walk inProficient in prioritizing tasksTerm of employment: 12-month position