Administrative Assistant – Payroll Technician

8 hours per day, 260 days per year
CLASSIFICATION: NONINST 04 ($26.27-$30.47 per hour)
Apply online at wps.org. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
*High school diploma or equivalent. 2-year college degree in accounting, finance or other related field desired 
*3-5 years of experience in Payroll / Benefits required 
*Must be able to pass various pre-placement background screenings 
*Computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel, and other school district record keeping software 
*Proficient verbal communication, proofreading and written communication skills 
*Ability to work effectively with employees, staff and the public 
*Must be highly organized to meet critical deadlines and prioritize work projects 
*Ability to work with office equipment including office machines, telephones, copy machines, fax machines, etc. 
*School district experience desired 
*Time clock system administration experience desired 
*I-Visions accounting system experience desired 
*Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 
*Follows district policy and procedures to work effectively with Finance, Human Resources and District Staff 
*Assists in monthly payroll processes 
*Assists in reconciling payroll liabilities 
*Import/input and track attendance for all district employees 
*Track employee FMLA leaves, workers comp and other district leaves 
*Complete Employment Verifications 
*Manage time clock system for Educational Support Staff 
*Track COBRA 
*Enter all employee voluntary deductions 
*Enter additional pay for staff 
*Enter new hire packets information and transfers 
*Provide various reports based on deadlines 
*Assist with employee benefits posting 
*Assists in customer service duties for Financial Services 
*Assists supervisors in the completion of special assigned duties 
*Completes special projects and other duties as assigned 
Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to address matters of discrimination, please contact the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511, email: CivilPrograms@wps.org. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.