Job Description

Under the supervision of the Payroll Manager or their designee, the Payroll Assistant will be responsible for all payroll activity including communication, compliance checking, data entry, etc. within a shared services organization supporting all Community Colleges, Charter Oak, and the System Office.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in business, accounting, finance, or other related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or Associate Degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience.  Credentials and/or experience substantially comparable may also be considered.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Knowledge of payroll processes.

• Extremely customer focused and excellent client relationship skills.

• Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.

• Works well in a team environment.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CoreCT and/or State of CT payroll processes.

Example of Job Duties:

• Daily management of the payroll process ensuring compliance, accuracy, timeliness, follow-up communication, and adequacy of supporting documentation; and ensures compliance with internal policies, agency rules and regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles.

•  Prepares payroll transactions including check cancellations, petty cash requests, direct deposit, lost check requests, additional pay, etc.

• Provides exceptional customer service and is on the frontline for all communications with employees and other stakeholders such as Human Resources.

• Recommends internal control upgrades to ensure appropriate checks and balances.

• Performs other related duties to those enumerated above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the positions.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full duties and responsibilities that is stated within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Starting Salary:

Anticipated salary; $52,702 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. 

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter, resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to Interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equal Employment Opportunity, Ndagostino@commnet.edu.

CSCU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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