Payroll Clerk
Payroll Clerk
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Job Description
Open Until Filled
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Compile and prepare regular district payroll including related reports and deposits. Work under moderate supervision to ensure accurate and timely preparation of payroll records according to prescribed procedures and regulations. Serve as a liaison between Human Resources and Payroll.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent
Typing test >40 WPM required
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to use computer and software to develop spreadsheets and do word processing
Proficient in keyboarding 10-key numerical data entry and file maintenance/scanning
Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
Knowledge of basic payroll accounting and data processing systems
Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
Ability to use software to create spreadsheets databases and do word processing
Excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills
Work Conditions:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including prolonged keyboarding & use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 40 pounds)
Environment: Work with frequent interruptions; Must maintain professional demeanor under stress; Must have problem solving skills.
Regular attendance is an essential function.
Minimum Experience:
Financial clerical experience preferably in a public school.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Payroll Accounting
- Prepare accurate district payroll for distribution to employees following established procedures.
- Receive and audit time sheets for all district employees. Calculate employee wages salaries hours worked overtime pay and determine withholdings deductions and net pay.
- Balance payroll earnings and deductions; initiate related transfers of funds and deposits.
- Maintain district payroll registers employee payroll information and other original documentation in an orderly and accurate manner in accordance with state federal and district requirements.
Data Entry
- Prepare and post all payroll changes including payroll deductions salary changes termination and new employee information.
- Update employee deduction and direct deposit data.
- Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents as required including maintaining payroll and related files such as payroll records absent-from-duty reports and service records.
- Prepare and submit payroll reports and forms including those required by Internal Revenue Service Texas Workforce Commission Texas Retirement System Federal Insurance Contributors Act (FICA) Medicare Texas New Hire Reporting and Workers Compensation Commission.
Other
- Work cooperatively with human resource department principals campus and department secretaries and employees to ensure accuracy of information reported. Resolve payroll problems and inquiries.
- Provide exceptional customer service via email phone and in person.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers including the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
- Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.
Employment Type
Full-Time
