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Senior Administrative Clerk - Payroll

United States, Milton Employment contract 60955.70 - 81246.62 USD / Year · Job Posted May 26, 2026
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Job Description

Seeking a Senior Payroll Clerk to manage full-cycle municipal payroll and pension reporting. This role requires three to five years of experience navigating Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), tax compliance, and year-end audits. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a municipal environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage full-cycle municipal payroll and pension reporting
  • Navigate Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), tax compliance, and year-end audits

Requirements

  • High school diploma or associates degree
  • training in business, accounting and payroll / accounting software
  • two to three years of experience with payroll processing
  • or any equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Previous experience in banking and/or accounting helpful
  • Demonstrated experience in payroll processing and financial administration
  • Strong understanding of invoice processing, reconciliation, and recordkeeping
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial/payroll systems
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

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