Payroll / Finance Specialist - Washington Township, Franklin County
Payroll / Finance Specialist
Washington Township, Franklin County
OVERVIEW:
The Payroll / Finance Specialist performs payroll, accounting and administrative duties by ensuring the accurate processing of payroll, payroll deductions, tax and benefit withholdings, accounts payable and pension for Township employees as well as auditing and reconciling financial accounts, fund balances, financial statements and maintaining financial records and documents in compliance with Township policies and procedures, city, state and federal laws. Work is performed under the supervision of the Fiscal Officer in an office environment.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
Our next Payroll / Finance Specialist will be a forward-thinking individual with an eye for details who utilizes their previous accounting knowledge to process payroll accurately for elected officials, exempt and non-exempt employees; has exceptional organizational skills for processing and maintaining required financial reports; has a passion for compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations; has exceptional customer service skills working with internal and external Township partners, and; a desire to work as a valuable member of our team.
Ideally, the Payroll / Finance Specialist possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university with three (3) or more years’ payroll and accounting experience experience; however, a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required with a preference for an Associate’s Degree.
Minimum qualifications for this position are:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree with a combination of experience in related area preferred; Bachelor’s Degree in related area plus;
- Three (3) years of previous payroll processing, accounting, finance, or business experience;
- Valid State of Ohio driver’s license with good driving record.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The Payroll / Finance Specialist is a non-exempt position with a starting wage between $30.78 to $39.46 per hour (based on years of experience) and up to a 3% base salary performance bonus after the first year of continual employment. The Township offers an excellent benefits package including a High Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP) accompanied with Health Savings Account (HSA), Dental and Vision coverage, Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Long Term Disability Insurance - all funded by the Township.
Additionally, the Township offers supplemental voluntary accident insurance, disability insurance, cancer insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and more. Plus, the option of contributing to either (or both) a traditional and Roth 457 plan. This position qualifies for the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter electronically in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format to hr@wtwp.com.
The position is open until filled, with a first review date of May 6, 2025. All application materials are subject to Ohio’s public information laws. Candidates will be informed if an information request is made.
QUESTIONS:
Questions are welcome and may be directed to either the Fiscal Officer, Scott Melody, at smelody@wtwp.com, or the Human Resource Manager, Catherine Grossman, at hr@wtwp.com.