Payroll Clerk - Full-time - City of Fraser, MI

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Finance Director, performs a variety of account keeping functions associated with payroll for active employees and retirees, assists with treasury functions, and assists with finance functions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Payroll: enters timesheet data and processes bi-weekly and special payrolls, maintains payroll records, direct deposits, remittance checks, taxes, unemployment and monthly/quarterly reporting,
• Treasury: provides assistance and backup for cash receipting, answering phones, counter and deposits,
• Maintains a variety of records and prepares related reports as required by various state, city, and cooperative organizations.
• Assists, provides work papers and requested documents for audits including the annual city-wide audit and annual worker's compensation audit
• Performs other duties, as needed.

Education:

Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent with courses in accounting, computer operation, and office procedures. This position will require analytical and problem solving skills. BS&A knowledge and accounting degree is preferred.

Experience:

Three or more years of experience in an office setting performing accounting, bookkeeping, or related duties is required. Previous experience in a municipal setting preferred.

A valid Michigan Driver's license; ability to be bonded, BS&A.Net computer software expertise. The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience which could provide the necessary knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the job should be considered.