The town of Falmouth seeks an experienced professional to be our next full-time Payroll Coordinator. The successful candidate is a highly motivated team player who has strong problem-solving, mathematical, and analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail. This is a full-time, benefited position that works on-site at the Town Hall, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Payroll Coordinator’s primary function is to process the payroll for approximately 800 town employees and 1,000 school employees, including sending payroll and accounts payable account transfers and reports and making timely payments to federal and state agencies and payroll vendors, including withheld wage taxes and garnishments.
Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field and a minimum of four years of experience in a responsible position involving payroll processing and accounting duties; or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Municipal experience and Tyler Technologies/MUNIS experience preferred.
Expected Starting Wage Range: Step 1 ($30.40/hour) – Step 4 ($34.20/hour), commensurate with qualifications and experience, with room to annually advance along the seven-step salary table. Comprehensive benefits, including 13 paid holidays per year; vacation/sick/personal paid time off; town contribution of up to 75% of the cost of health insurance; cost-effective dental, vision, life insurance, and disability policy plans; enrollment in the defined benefit pension plan; voluntary pre-tax and Roth 457(b) plans; and opportunities for professional development.
Preference Date to Apply: Monday, July 28 by 4:30 p.m. The position will remain open until filled, but candidates who apply by the preference date and time will be given preference over later applications.