Payroll Specialist (Part-Time)

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Chelsea, MA

1d•$81,433 - $119,769•Hybrid

About The Position

Assists the Deputy Payroll Manager in providing accurate and timely payroll processing for all MWRA employees. Advises employees in payroll issues and tax matters. Handles maintenance of all payroll records, tax and other regulatory reports and related payroll reports. Provides day-to-day support, troubleshooting and special project assistance. Oversees the development, maintenance and use of information and tracking systems used by the department.

Requirements

A four (4) year degree in accounting, business or a related field is required
At least five (5) years related experience
Of which a minimum of two (2) years must be in a supervisory or managerial capacity
Any equivalent combination of education or experience.
Understanding of payroll regulations, principles and practices.
Knowledge of automated payroll systems and various personal computer software, including MS Word, Excel and Access.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Position may be eligible for some telework after initial waiting period.

Responsibilities

Maintains the procedures and control of the weekly payroll processing and maintains the payroll records for approximately 1200 employees. Prepares, verifies and reconciles all payroll data input and output.
Assists the Deputy Payroll Manager in establishing and maintaining internal payroll controls and ensuring compliance with all MWRA policies, procedures and union contracts. Ensures that payroll operations reflect the current federal and state tax and other regulatory requirements.
Reviews the accuracy of the weekly time sheets and all related payroll changes. Oversees the preparation of the payroll-related changes.
Maintains all payroll system transaction logs. Assists in maintenance of all payroll system table changes and monitoring of the system control.
Reconciles and distribute all payroll weekly and monthly reports such as deduction registers, and other payroll management reports.
Supervises and conducts the payroll control and reconciliation of all weekly/monthly mandatory and voluntary deductions.
Coordinates, controls and reconciles the weekly payroll/AP interface with the accounts payable unit.
Reviews retroactive payment calculations on employee changes based on the information furnished by the Human Resources Department.
Oversees the preparation of the industrial accident wage schedule, wage information for retirement boards and verification of employment.
Prepares payment requests for all payroll deductions such as deferred compensation, union dues, retirements, MBTA, parking, etc.
Oversees the workers compensation benefit analysis between payroll and workers compensation administration.
Responds to payroll inquiries from various internal and external sources, and provides timely assistance as required.
Performs related duties as required.