Accounting Clerk - Payroll

3301 Silver Lake Road, Saint Anthony Village, MN 55418

The City of Saint Anthony is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support the City’s payroll and financial operations.

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• Process payroll for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.
• Review payroll reports, maintain payroll records, and prepare payroll-related journal entries.
• Submit payroll-related remittances, including benefits, retirement, and deferred compensation contributions.
• Coordinate payroll changes and data updates in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and departments.
• Support general accounting functions, including general ledger entries, reporting, and audit preparation.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential financial records.
• Provide backup support for utility billing and other Finance Department functions.

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Two or more years of payroll processing experience; municipal experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting and finance practices in municipal government, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the city.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and commitment to confidentiality.

• Five or more years of municipal government experience.
• Experience with payroll systems; ADP experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or registration as a CPA.

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