Payroll Specialist
Payroll Specialist
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Job Description
The School District of Cape Girardeau is seeking a dedicated fulltime Payroll Specialist for the 202526school year.
Brief Description of Position:
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing and executing all payrollrelated processes for the districts employees ensuring accurate and timely compensation in compliance with district policies state and federal regulations. This position requires strong attention to detail confidentiality and excellent organizational skills to maintain payroll records process employee deductions and address payrollrelated inquiries.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associates degree or 60 hours college credit in Accounting Finance or a related field preferred.
- 23 years of payroll processing experience preferably in a public sector or educational setting.
- Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word).
- Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations including FSLA and IRS guidelines.
- Understanding of basic principles of accounting.
- Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to contribute to a team working environment and collaborate with coworkers to solve problems and create a positive and professional work climate.
- Familiarity with K12 payroll systems and retirement reporting is preferred.
- Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively
- Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
- Ability to work well with individuals with disabilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administer payroll for all district employees including fulltime parttime substitutes and contracted staff adhering to scheduled deadlines.
- Regularly update employee information in the payroll system including new hires terminations and salary changes.
- Verify timesheets and attendance records to ensure accuracy.
- Calculate wages overtime and adjustments for salaries stipends and other compensations.
- Prepare and submit required federal and state tax reporting requirements including 941s and W2s.
- Ensure compliance with federal state and local tax regulations including accurate calculation and withholding of taxes retirement contributions and garnishments.
- Maintain detailed and accurate payroll records for auditing and reporting purposes.
- Educate staff on payroll processes.
- Respond promptly to employee inquiries regarding payroll deductions and discrepancies.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure seamless integration of employee data.
- Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll accounts and ensure accuracy in district financial reporting.
- Liaise with external agencies such as retirement system and tax authorities.
- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
General Information:
For more information and to apply for these positions visit (Job Opportunities).
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
