Accounting and Payroll Clerk

Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) seeks an Accounting & Payroll clerk to work at our innovative, mission-driven public agency (3 days per week). Primary Duties: Process biweekly payroll and benefits transactions, including leave time and a wide variety of benefit programs offered by the Commonwealth, for approximately 150 employees. File and maintain all payroll and benefits related information. Provide back up to accounts payable and accounts receivable. Essential Job Functions: Ensure that the biweekly payroll is produced accurately and timely. Monitor automated timesheets, follow up with staff and supervisors as needed, add new employees, and make other changes as needed. Set up and train new employees in the automated time and attendance tracking system. Trouble shoot with staff as needed. Process and maintain all employee tax withholding forms and other required payroll forms. Qualifications: At least two years experience processing payroll and employee benefits. Other accounting clerk experience helpful. State payroll and benefits experience and Bachelor’s degree preferred. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to pay close and accurate attention to details, and to follow through promptly on instructions.

Legal authorization to work in the USA is required. Excellent state employee benefits package. This is a 3-day per week position (approximately 22.5 hours per week). Salary between $20.00 and $25.00 per hour, dependent upon experience and qualifications. Position open until filled.

MAPC is an EOE/AA employer. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and encourage applications from minority group members, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others who may contribute to the agency’s diversity. This position is not exempt from the provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Review of applications to begin immediately. PLEASE SEE COMPLETE JOB AD AT: www.MAPC.org (Jobs at MAPC) AND APPLY AT LINK SHOWN THERE. Posted 2-27-15. Thomas E. Hauenstein, Operations Manager.