Payroll Specialist

Position Summary: Good communications skills; confidentiality and attention to detail is a must.   Proficiency in Excel, computer processing, and mathematical skills.  Exhibits the ability to proactively set priorities, maintain standards, and resolve problems. Serve as a role model, promoting positive behavior, integrity, and responsibility.

Reports To: Financial Manager

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications

Work Calendar: 260 Days

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Distributes time and attendance registers
• Audits Timesheets
• Inputs timesheets  with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Processes bi-weekly payroll preparing manual checks when necessary.
• Processes State and Federal tax payments on a timely basis.
• Maintain compliance with all requirements and deadlines for pension payments
• Tracks and maintains days and years of experience of employees
• Annual letters of assurance to classified staff
• Assists with new hires and Human Resources when needed.
• Coordinates with Deputy Treasurer on employee deduction payments.
• Prepares Teacher/ECA/Admin Contracts.
• Maintains and submits EARN reimbursements for Work Based Learning Students
• Detail-oriented work habits with strong organization skills
• Experience with Boyce Systems (Boyce Cloud)platforms is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Red Rover Attendance System
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills,  handling sensitive information with strict confidentiality and discretion.
• Screen phone calls and inquiries when needed
• Assist with receiving visitors at Central Office and directing visitors as appropriate.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the corporation.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by financial manager and other administrative staff as designated by the superintendent

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience accepted
• Experience with PC systems
• Clerical and customer service experience preferred 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER No person shall on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, or handicap be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment, consideration, or selection.  Information requested is used only to determine the applicant's ability to meet job criteria and perform satisfactorily.