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Assistant Payroll Supervisor (BPD)

Req ID
2025-31207
Dept
Boston Police Department
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
BPD Police Admin. Service
Salary Min
68,179.96
Salary Max
101,712.60
Union
SE1
Openings
1
Posting End Date
11/28/2025
Contact Email
clarence.thompson@pd.boston.gov

Overview:

This is a provisional appointment.

 

Reporting to the Payroll Director, the Assistant will work within the Payroll Unit of the Finance Division.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervising payroll staff in the absence of the Director.
  • Preparing special reports requested by the Payroll Director and Finance Director.
  • Preparing the weekly payroll management report for the Finance Director.
  • Maintaining and reporting weekly overtime information to each Boston Police Department Bureau Director.
  • Working with the BAIS Project team at City Hall regarding special queries and information needs.
  • Performing other payroll-related tasks as directed by the Payroll Director or Finance Director, and other related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Applicants must have a minimum of four (4) years of paid professional experience in payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting, of which at least two (2) years must have been supervisory, is required. 
  • An undergraduate degree in a related field is preferred. 
  • Applicants must have experience in Financial Analysis. 
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have experience using the following programs: PeopleSoft, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

 

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIRED

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST REQUIRED

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms: 

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA/MM1-6

Hours per week: 35

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