The City of Norwich announces an open examination to fill a vacancy and establish an eligibility list for the following classification:

General Description

This is responsible payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing work involving administration and support of the municipality’s financial processes. Prepares correspondence, information on forms, documents, and statistical reports from copy, rough draft, or own compiled information using word processing programs. Responds to telephone calls and visitors, directing these appropriately. Maintains documentation in easily accessible format of how all his/her job functions are performed.  Collaborates with coworkers in the preparation of the annual budget   document.

Work involves primary responsibility for one of the following three components and proficiency to provide coverage as needed for the other two:

• processing Payroll data submitted by City departments,

• performing Accounts Payable functions in accordance with prescribed procedures,

• assuring adherence to the requirements of the City’s Invitation to Bid and Request for Proposal processes.

The complete job description is available online.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s of Science in a business-related field of study plus at least one year of experience in payroll, or any combination of training and experience which provides a demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the position.

Important Information

In order to be considered, applicants must demonstrate on their application they meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

There is a City of Norwich residency requirement. You must reside within the State of Connecticut, 60 miles from Norwich within one year of appointment.

Examination will consist of 100% written.