Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Paynesville Area Schools is in search of a Payroll and Benefits Specialist. 

Open until filled.

Position start date:  As soon as available.

Job Summary: 

Under the direction of the Business Manager, the Payroll/Benefits Specialist is responsible for processing and generating the district's semi-monthly payroll including the verification of pay/benefits, making payment to Business Manager, making payments for various withholdings (e.g., taxes, insurance, retirement, etc.); maintaining all aspects of employee, retiree and post-employment benefits including medical, dental, life, LTD, Cobra, flexible spending accounts, HCSP and EAP provisions; updating all employee information, tax, deduction, lane changes, career increments, and other related changes/updates into the master payroll files/schedules.

Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of an AA Degree in Accounting and 3 years accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll processing experience preferably in a school district setting; or an equivalent level of education and experience necessary to perform the requirements of the work.

Full job description is attached.

Pay Rate: 

$23.87 - $31.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• HRA
• HSA
• VEBA
• 403B

• Payroll-Benefits Specialist-rev.doc.pdf