Payroll​/AP Specialist Job in New Prague, MN

Payroll/Ap Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll/AP Specialist to support municipal finance operations in New Prague, Minnesota. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll and accounts payable activities while contributing to broader accounting and financial recordkeeping functions across multiple public funds. The role calls for sound judgment, accuracy, and the ability to work independently within established procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll activities, including pay processing, tax with holdings, benefit deductions, retirement reporting, and payroll balancing tasks.

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows by handling invoices, issuing payments, recording receipts, and maintaining accurate vendor and customer records.

• Record financial activity in the general ledger by preparing journal entries, posting transactions, and reconciling assigned accounts and supporting ledgers.

• Monitor banking transactions, complete regular bank reconciliations, and assist with cash tracking and investment-related documentation.

• Support budgeting, month-end and year-end close, fund accounting, and financial reporting in partnership with finance leadership.

• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting materials, and respond to documentation requests during annual audit activities.

• Maintain organized accounting files, spreadsheets, assessment records, and supporting documentation for governmental and enterprise funds.

• Complete required payroll, tax, retirement, and regulatory filings, including year-end reporting and other mandated submissions to government agencies.

• Respond to questions from employees, departments, vendors, auditors, and the public while helping ensure compliance with financial policies and applicable regulations.

• Provide administrative support for elections and serve as backup support for other office functions as needed.