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Town of Cheshire CT

Finance/ Payroll Administrator

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A Payroll Administrator is responsible for administrative tasks relating to payroll, which may include keeping totals for hours worked by employees, rates of pay and managing payments to employees.

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Job Description

Finance/ Payroll Administrator Town of Cheshire CT Cheshire, CT Job Details $33.93 - $41.11 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits 401(a) Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance Qualifications Accounting systems Full Job Description Performs various functions required for the processing, accounting, and reporting of all Town payroll and manages employee payroll deductions related to benefit programs for all employees and retirees, including health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, pension (defined benefit and 457/ 401a defined contribution), post-retirement medical benefit plans, 457 defined compensation plan, 3121 plan, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, medical (Section 125), and dependent care flex plans. Please see the attached job description for further details. This is a union position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have a two year associate degree or a bachelor's degree in Finance or a closely related field and must have a minimum of three to five years of payroll experience using automated accounting software (such as Munis or similar), or any combination of training or experience which provides a demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the position. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and MUNIS or similar financial software is preferred.
Salary Range:
$33.93 to $41.11 per hour. New employees start at the $33.93 rate per union contract.
Benefits:
Includes paid vacation/ sick/ personal days, paid holidays (14), medical/ dental coverage, 457 retirement plan with a 6% - 8% match, 35 hour work week.
To Apply:
Download the attached application, complete, and submit with a cover letter and resume to . Applications must be received by the Human Resources department to be considered. The Town of Cheshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Job Details Category Job Opportunities Status Open Posted September 10, 2026 3:10 PM Closing Open Until Filled

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Personal Leave
  • 401(a) Plans
  • Other Retirement and Savings