Accounting Specialist – Payroll

Business: City of Westminster

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: City of Westminster

Business Address:
45 W Main Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 848-5236

Contact Name: Sarah Ganjon
Title: Human Resources Associate
Email: sganjon@westminstermd.gov
Website: https://www.westminstermd.gov/jobs.aspx

Job Description

This position performs complex accounting work with principal duties of planning and executing payroll functions and timekeeping activities. Work is a combination of payroll, accounting and clerical duties and the position acts as record keeper, bookkeeper, and customer service representative for the Finance Department. The position is substantially responsible for the handling of sensitive payroll and employee benefit data. The position is also responsible for payroll processing and reconciliation, including payments related to payroll, payroll database, accumulated leave records, Federal and State withholding tax reporting, and quarterly and year-end reports. The Accounting Specialist – Payroll is characterized by a high degree of professional judgment, integrity, confidentiality, and communication skills and is a highly motivated, problem-solving, multitasking individual who works well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. In addition, the position will be cross trained to perform other basic accounting functions in the office to support coworkers, as needed. This is a non-supervisory role.

Job Requirements

Qualified candidates must have an associate degree in accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required; three (3) to five (5) years of related payroll experience; or equivalent combination of education/training and related experience.

Other Job Requirements
AA Degree

Wages per hour: Qualified candidates must have an associate degree in accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required; three (3) to five (5) years of related payroll experience; or equivalent combination of education/training and related experience.
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: YES
Benefits: YES
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Long and Short-Term Disability and Life) • Paid Leave including Vacation, Sick, Family Sick, Personal, Personal Birthday, Bereavement and 12 Holidays • Maryland State Pension System, 401(a) Matching Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Westminster Family Fitness Center Membership

Days of Work:
MONDAY 8-5 pm  TUESDAY 8-5 pm  WEDNESDAY 8-5 pm  THURSDAY 8-5 pm  FRIDAY 8-5 pm
Shift: Day

How to Apply: https://www.westminstermd.gov/jobs.aspx
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: three (3) to five (5) years of related payroll experience; or equivalent combination of education/training and related experience.
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 11/30/2023