Payroll/Payables Coordinator - Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Chelsea, MA
About the Job
Payroll/Payables Coordinator
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MWRA
The MWRA is looking for a Payroll/Payables Coordinator to provide administrative support to Payroll Department for processing payroll transactions in accordance with MWRA policies and procedures and expedites, audits, processes and maintains invoices vouched for payment on the automated accounts payable and procurement systems, researches vendor inquiries, resolves problems, tracks non-conforming invoices, generates reports and adheres to published processing deadlines and schedules. The work includes oversees timekeeping and payroll processing and audits data for compliance and accuracy; maintains payroll personnel records; acts as the on-site Payroll/HR contact and answers employee payroll and benefit questions; assists in the dissemination and implementation of administrative policies and procedures; handles all routine administrative functions including but not limited to answering telephones, recording internal and external messages, and opening and sorting the mail; prepares letters, memos, reports, correspondence and performs other clerical duties including basic bookkeeping and maintaining files; assists with the preparation, compilation, collation and disbursement of various reports, projects, etc. as requested; adheres to published schedules and deadlines for payment processing; processes/generates documents in accordance with chart of accounts, agreement terms and applicable policies and procedures; reviews and expedites payable-related information for accuracy and completeness; maintains accurate payable documentation/reports as directed; researches and resolves vendor/MWRA/system inquiries/discrepancies as requested; generates and distributes payment-related tracking or status reports; interacts and coordinates with divisional staff.
This position requires a two (2) year degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field; three (3) to five (5) years of experience in payroll/accounts payable or related office activity. One (1) year experience in a supervisory position is preferred; and one (1) year experience in the use of PC-based systems.
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.