<p>Payroll Coordinator JobID: 1436</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Secretarial/Clerical/Payroll</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>7/28/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Central Office</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>09/01/2025</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>Until Filled</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Brookfield Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Payroll Coordinator.</p> <p>Location: Brookfield Public Schools - Finance Department in Town School Office</p> <p>Position Type: Secretarial/Finance S-3, 12 Month, Full-Time</p> <p>Description:</p> <p>The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for administering all payroll operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and contractual requirements. This role includes processing payroll, managing the time and attendance system KRONOS , preparing required financial reports. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and organizational skills to maintain accurate and confidential payroll and financial records.</p> <p>Key Duties:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Administer the electronic time and attendance system and process timesheets according to union and non-union contracts and federal/state laws.</p> </li><li> <p>Process all payroll cycles, including manual and retroactive payrolls as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain the State Teachers' Retirement Board database and prepare required reports.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare and submit state and federal tax reports and annual W-2 forms.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare journal entries, financial reports, and analysis as directed by the Finance Director or Accounting Supervisor.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with the annual budget and preparation of documents for financial audits.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare pension information as required.</p> </li><li> <p>Research and respond to payroll/accounting inquiries from staff and administrators.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>High school diploma or equivalent required; a college degree in a related field is preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum of four (4) years of experience in government finance or payroll (or equivalent combination of education and experience).</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of MUNIS payroll system is a plus.</p> </li><li> <p>Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Chrome, with the ability to learn new software.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Must pass a background check, including fingerprinting and drug screening.</p> </li></ul> <p>Interested candidates must complete the online application and upload the following documents:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Resume</p> </li><li> <p>Cover letter</p> </li><li> <p>At least two (2) recent signed letters of reference</p> </li></ul> <p>Brookfield Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other protected status. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve.</p>