Finance Payroll Administrator

5001003

Job Code:5001003
Job Family/Function:50 – Finance and Audit\Accounting 
FLSA:Nonexempt 
Grade Ladder:MNPS Support Hourly 
Pay Grade:MNPS.SCH008-H 
Duration (days/year):260 
Locations(s):School-Based 
We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Job Summary
Financial record duties: Routinely calculates, reviews, creates, posts, & verify financial transactions & reports in appropriate accounting software & proper account(s) to ensure accuracy as required for the function & operation of the school. Reviews financial transactions & any other school financial documents to ensure compliance with the Tennessee Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy manual (TISUAPM) and MNPS policies & procedures to safeguard public funds. Knowledgeable of the TISUAPM and MNPS policies & procedures as well as informing all school staff and Principal of these policies & procedures at all times. Communicates effectively & works closely with other MNPS departments. Payroll duties: Compiles and records employee time, attendance, and payroll data for school based employees and substitutes. Computes employees' time worked, production, and stipends for bi-weekly payroll. Compiles and submits substitute attendances', appraisals, and utilizes Smartfind in lieu of substitute forms and documentation
What you will do

• Reviews, records, summarizes, posts and verifies numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records accurate, using accounting software, reports, journals and ledgers.
• The school secretary clerk or principal designee will record monies depending upon various circumstances. (i.e. no other personnel to complete the collection log). The school secretary clerk or principal designee in the absence of the bookkeeper, receives and verifies all monies, and secures them in a safe or vault until the funds can be turned over to the bookkeeper to verify, receipt, and make deposit of all cash and checks in accordance with the TISUAPM & MNPS policy. Bookkeeper prepares school purchase orders for all School Fund expenditures as properly authorized by Principal. Verifies accounts on computer spreadsheets and software to ensure fund availability to make school purchases. Pays invoices timely within 30 days. Prepares student activity fund monthly bank reconciliation using specialized accounting software. Provides accurate financial information and explanations for internal & external auditors for the purpose of the annual individual school audit and district audit.
• Compiles statistical and financial documentation for such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, and accounts payable and receivable.
• Complies with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations. Codes documents according to company procedures. Reconciles, notes and/or reports discrepancies found in records.
• Reviews time sheets, work charts, wage computations, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Verifies attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records. Computes and compiles employee time, production, and payroll data from time sheets and other records.
• Records employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records.
• Keeps track of leave time, such as vacation, personal, comp-time, and sick leave, for employees. All other duties as assigned.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance Required

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years of previous financial work-related skill, knowledge, or experiences Required

Skills and Abilities

• Payroll software, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)