Payroll Clerk

Amesbury Public Schools • Amesbury, Massachusetts • Full Time

Posted on Tue, Sep 22, 2026

Job Summary: This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a diverse workforce, including teachers, administrators, and support staff.

Supervision: Director of Finance and Operations

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing: -Accurate and timely processing of payroll for all district employees (salaried, hourly, and substitutes) -Data entry for hours worked, salary adjustments, stipends, overtime, and retroactive payments -Management of payroll deductions, tax withholdings, and garnishments -Coordinate payroll input of new hires

Compliance & Reporting: -Ensuring compliance with Massachusetts wage and hour laws, federal regulations, and collective bargaining agreements -Preparation and submission of retirement reports to MTRS (Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System) -Support for internal and external audits by preparing documentation. -Processing 403(b) contributions and W2 distribution

Leave & Benefits Management: -Maintaining and reconciling leave balances, including FMLA, sick, personal, and vacation time -Collaborating with HR on benefits administration and open enrollment

Employee Support: -Serving as the primary contact for employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and direct deposit -Processing employment and wage verifications

Grant Management (Under the Office of Teaching & Learning): -Support with Grant Funding Compliance & Budget Management -Assist in procurement of good & services in Softright & GEM$

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