Description:
The Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) serves active and retired teachers and educators in the State of Montana. Its primary purpose is to administer their pension plan, which includes (but is not limited to) payment of retirement benefits, collection of member contributions and enrollment of new members.
We are looking for a dedicated individual skilled in payroll processing with excellent customer service skills to join our team! You would be assisting in all areas of the retired payroll process, which encompass three payroll processes per month. You would also communicate retirement program information to our retirees. We are looking for the right candidate to fit into our organization with the potential to take on additional responsibilities over time. We are seeking just the right person to join our team and we are committed to helping the right candidate grow within our organization.
A little bit about TRS:
If you feel you have the qualities to be successful in this position, please submit your resume, cover letter, and three business references.In your cover letter discuss how your knowledge and work experience would translate to success for you in this position.
Qualifications
Qualifications - External
Education and Experience:
Competencies:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
The Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) serves active and retired teachers and educators in the State of Montana. Its primary purpose is to administer their pension plan, which includes (but is not limited to) payment of retirement benefits, collection of member contributions and enrollment of new members.
We are looking for a dedicated individual skilled in payroll processing with excellent customer service skills to join our team! You would be assisting in all areas of the retired payroll process, which encompass three payroll processes per month. You would also communicate retirement program information to our retirees. We are looking for the right candidate to fit into our organization with the potential to take on additional responsibilities over time. We are seeking just the right person to join our team and we are committed to helping the right candidate grow within our organization.
A little bit about TRS:
- We pride ourselves in putting our members first, and being available to take the time to meet their needs one-on-one.
- We provide training opportunities.
If you feel you have the qualities to be successful in this position, please submit your resume, cover letter, and three business references.In your cover letter discuss how your knowledge and work experience would translate to success for you in this position.
Qualifications
Qualifications - External
Education and Experience:
- An Associate's degree in a business, accounting or related field; and
- Two years of experience with payroll, retirement/benefits, disability claims or accounting; or
- Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Competencies:
Knowledge of:
- Payroll database systems and payroll processing;
- Accounting principles and practices.
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing;
- Provide excellent customer service;
- Analyze complex problems using logic and quantitative reasoning;
- Use analysis and judgment to make decisions;
- Follow policies and procedures, as well as identify potential operational efficiencies;
- Build constructive and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Effectively work both in a team environment and independently;
- Prioritize workload and to work on multiple tasks throughout work day;
- Adapt to changing conditions and work responsibilities with optimism.
Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.