Employment Opportunities 

Part -time Assistant Bookkeeper / Payroll Administrator 
Salary: $22.22 per hour 
Department: Bookkeeping in cooperation with Township Clerk, Treasurer, and Supervisor 
Schedule: Part-Time, Average of 20-25 hours/week, up to 29 hours/week maximum.  
Potential working hours: 8:30am-5:00pm Monday – Thursday, 8:00-4:00 Friday 
Benefits: Paid Time Off and Holidays according to work schedule    

Position Overview: Accurately and timely processing payroll using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring compliance with Township policy, labor laws, tax regulations, and maintaining detailed employee records.  This involves calculating wages, managing deductions, and responding to employee inquiries.  This position reports to the Highland Township Clerk, Treasurer and Supervisor. 

Essential Job Functions:The following tasks are representative and are not to be considered all-inclusive.
Processing accurate and timely payroll on a bi-weekly basis, ensuring compliance with labor laws and tax regulations.
Maintain accurate and secure employee payroll records, training records, and benefits records.
Process and monitor payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other employee pay.
Investigate and resolve any payroll discrepancies or employee inquiries.
Prepare payroll-related reports for internal and external use.
Assist with day-to-day HR tasks, including maintaining employee records and managing HR documents. Acting as a point of contact for employee HR-related inquiries.
Administrative support for onboarding of new employees and status changes of existing employees.
Assisting with other accounting tasks as needed.

Qualifications: 
Knowledge of: 
·        Standard office support practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment. 
·        Computer applications related to the work, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. 
·        Strong math skills and solid understanding of accounting principles. 
·        Proficient in Microsoft Office or similar programs 
·        Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and Township staff, in person, over the telephone, and through electronic communication. 
·        Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail 
·        Safe work practices. 
Ability to: 
·        Review and verify the accuracy of data. 
·        Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
·        Provide discretion and confidentiality for handling sensitive employee information. 
·        Work with moderate noise level. 
·        Organize your own work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines. 
·        Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work. 
·        Provide exceptional customer service to coworkers, and the public. 
·        Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials. 
·        Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing. 
·        Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and those contacted in the course of work. 
·        Operate modern office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.   

Education & Experience: Requires one-year certificate from college or technical school; or 1 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.   

Additional Requirements: An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.   The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.   

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.   Interested and qualified candidates must submit a resume, complete the application found here https://shorturl.at/O2P0u and return to Highland Township Supervisor’s Department at 205 N John St, Highland MI or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Job posting will remain open until filled.  If you have any questions please call the Supervisor's Office at 248-887-3791 EXT. 6.   Closing Date: Until Filled EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This position has been determined to be non-union, non-exempt by the Fair Labor Standards Act.