Payroll Accountant (Internal Only)

Prepare the assigned payroll for the district, to include supervision of payroll clerks, garnishment administration, analysis of time and attendance reports, interface administration, and tax deposit transmission. Assist with Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) reporting, preparation of quarterly tax reports, annual W-2s, system upgrades, training of district personnel, and special projects. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as district policies, procedures, and regulations.

Essential Functions

1. Supervise the preparation of monthly and biweekly payroll, including but not limited to: determine system interface to ensure accuracy of the payroll process, garnishment administration, calculation of contract adjustments required due to leaves of absence, and analyses to support finalization of pay runs.
2. Supervise payroll clerks assigned to payroll processing.
3. Develop custom reports to extract needed financial data from payroll systems.           
4. Assist in the development and delivery of payroll training procedures to all district staff.
5. Assist supervisor with testing of report development/analysis and system upgrades/interfaces in cooperation with the Business Information Systems department.
6. Assist in preparing and maintaining up-to-date written accounting procedures and policies as they relate to payroll processing.
7. Assist in developing and implementing controls to ensure the accuracy of computer input/output, and oversee payroll corrections and adjustments.
8. Work cooperatively with Human Capital Management, Risk Management, and Accounting personnel to produce timely and accurate payrolls.
9. Serve as a resource for principals, directors, and district personnel who call for assistance or have inquiries concerning specific paycheck questions or district policies.
10. Assist supervisor with inquiries from the internal and external auditors.
11. Become familiar with federal, state, and district policies and regulations regarding payroll administration. Assist in the correspondence with Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Texas Attorney General, and other garnishment agencies.
12. Assist with quarterly and annual tax reporting.
13. Assist with special projects as required.
14. Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Other Responsibilities

1. Participate in professional development activities as required by the district.
2. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
3. Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting with three (3) years experience in payroll, accounting, auditing, or related field and one (1) year supervisory experience, OR bachelor's degree in business administration with 16 hours of accounting with five (5) years experience in payroll, accounting, auditing, or related field and one (1) year supervisory experience. CPP or FPC preferred. Expertise with Microsoft Office products, to include Excel; familiarity with HRMS (Human Resources Management Systems) and time and attendance software. Strong organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. Skilled in problem solving, attention to detail, customer service, and interpersonal relations. 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress with frequent interruption; prolonged use of computer; occasional prolonged or irregular hour. Possess a Texas/New Mexico driver's license; insurable by the district auto liability insurance carrier; subject to district drug and alcohol testing policy and regulation.

Administrative Level 306
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Required Documents: 
The following are the required documents that must be submitted in order to be considered for an interview. You may attach the documents to your application or bring them into the YISD Central Office located at 9600 Sims Dr., El Paso, TX 79925. 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (if applicable)
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (if applicable)

For more information, please contact the HR Department at 915-434-0428.