Position Start Date As soon as possible Salary / Wage $27.58 - $34.33 / hr Terms / Schedule 1.0 FTE, permanent position Appointment Type Full Time Description The Payroll Specialist assists in processing the payroll and employee benefits of the school district, performs related data processing functions, and other related work as required.
This position works with a variety of internal and external key parties to complete all tasks while providing a high level of confidentiality and customer service.
Qualifications Required Qualifications Required qualifications to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Additional requirements and / or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Accounting Certificate or equivalent relevant post-secondary coursework / training.
- More than one year of recent payroll and benefit experience in an organization of comparable size.
- Extensive experience working in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Requires successful passing of District clerical skills test and relevant department testing.
- Experience with federal, state, and District rules affecting payroll and benefits preparation.
Preferred Qualifications Highly desired education, training, and / or experience that may be helpful in performing the job, if applicable.
- An Associate degree in Accounting or an equivalent field and / or more than two years of recent payroll and benefits experience in an organization of comparable size.
- Proficiency in the use of payroll hardware and software.
- Experience working with employee benefit plans.