Business Services Accountant-Payroll

White Settlement, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Business Services Accountant - Payroll

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: 102

Work Days: 226

Reports To: Business Services Support Coordinator

Primary Purpose

Direct and manage daily payroll and benefit activity within serviced districts and charters.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Certification

Bachelors Degree preferred or similar or 5 years equivalent experience.

TASBO Certification preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Financial Software Knowledge of Ascender Skyward etc.

Strong organizational communication public relations and interpersonal skills.

Team-oriented attitude and desire to work collaboratively with ESC staff campus/district/charter school personnel.

Advanced technical knowledge of school payroll and budgeting.

Thorough knowledge of local state and federal requirements relating to payroll issues and reports.

Advanced knowledge of TRS rules and regulations.

Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting.

Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets perform data analysis and word processing.

Ability to interpret policy procedures and data.

Experience

5 years prior payroll experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions.

**This position may be partially or completely funded using grant and/or federal monies and is assigned programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds.

Actively participate in and/or provide leadership for inter-departmental teams to help improve student performance in the region improve ESC Region 11s internal operations and meet the established goals and objectives.

Direct and control payroll preparation and production including regular special and supplemental payrolls.

Ensure adherence to standards and procedures and take steps to correct problems delays and inaccuracies.

Develop and implement payroll procedures to ensure timely processing of payroll and the applicable payment of all benefits and payroll deductions.

Responsible for balancing each payroll prior to disbursement for accuracy.

Control payment of all liabilities generated through payroll including federal taxes TRS deposits and insurance.

Responsible for reconciliation of billing from various third-party carriers prior to payment.

Responsible for processing and filing all payroll related reports Workers Compensation Unemployment and IRS 941.

Work collaboratively with the districts/charters to process new hires leave terminations and other employee-related issues.

Compile reconcile and file annual W2 forms.

Compile reconcile and file annual 1095 forms for schools with less than 50 employees.

Responsible for verification of all payroll-related PEIMS files and submissions.

Responsible for processing annual salary and payroll budget data.

Interface with district/charter superintendents and/or administration and advise the administration on payroll-related issues.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties

None

Equipment/Specialized Software Used

Computers projection devices control panels in meeting rooms printers productivity software software specific to the job assignment network resources internet resources and other hardware and software necessary to perform the functions of the job effectively and efficiently.

Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors)

Mental: Public relations and people skills are always required work with frequent interruptions and maintain professional composure and confidentiality under stress.

Physical: Occasional prolonged and irregular hours ability to move tables and chairs and load/unload boxes and materials. Prolonged use of a computer. Frequent region and state-wide travel.

Environmental: Open Cubicles/workstations

Evaluation

Annual performance evaluation will be performed in accordance with the adopted policies of the Education Service Center Region 11. Employment in this position is contingent upon performance need and funding.

Benefits at ESC Region 11

$645 monthly contribution for Medical Insurance

Competitive Pay and Growth Opportunities

Retirement Account Matching Program

HSA FSA Dental Vision Life Cancer Insurance Offered

10 Local Sick Paid Days provided Annually (Per School Year)

5 State Personal Paid Leave Days provided Annually (Per School Year)

Job Title: Business Services Accountant - Payroll FLSA Status: ExemptPay Grade: 102 Work Days: 226 Reports To: Business Services Support Coordinator Primary PurposeDirect and manage daily payroll and benefit activity within serviced districts and charters.QualificationsTo perform this job successful...