Assistant to the CFO, Payroll and HR
The Borough of Somerville is seeking a full-time, highly motivated, self-starter to assist the CFO with treasury and payroll duties.
Responsibilities
This position includes a wide range of financial and human resources responsibilities:
- Biweekly processing of payroll
- Pension & health benefits reporting
- Maintaining and reconciling payroll deductions
- Human resources duties as they relate to onboarding new employees and maintaining current information for current employees
- Bank reconciliations
- Maintain subsidiary ledgers
- Verify monthly receipts from departments
- Grant oversight, receipts, expenditures and reporting
- Monitor capital spending and projects
- Developer escrow management,
- Accounts receivable/ payable back up
- Receive tax payments
- Assist CFO with clerical and computer work as deemed necessary
- Perform duties as directed by the CFO
Qualifications
Knowledge and abilities
- Sufficient speed and accuracy to perform all duties as required
- Must have good mathematical ability
- Must be capable of responsibility and honestly handling cash transactions
- Knowledge of Edmunds Financial Software, Microsoft excel and Primepoint Software
- Ability to function under pressure
- Good organizational, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, be self-motivated, and detail-oriented
- Able to function efficiently, within a fast-paced, and sometimes stressful environment
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with the ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships
License, experience and education/certifications
- H.S. diploma, or equivalent- college degree in related field preferred
- Prior experience with Edmunds Software and Excel required
- Experience in community relations and working effectively with the public
- Self-starter who is good with numbers
How to apply
Submit cover letter and a resume to Paige Elster, Chief Financial Officer, at PElster@SomervilleNJ.org. Only applicants who provide salary requirements will be considered. Salary range for this position is $52,000 to $58,000.