Payroll Benefits Specialist Job #6812

Sierra Vista Unified School District

Job Location:

Sierra Vista, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 24 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Office Clerical/Payroll - Benefits

Date Posted:
10/21/2025

Location:
Business Department

Date Available:
Hiring Now

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate dedicated individuals to join our Human Resources team!
Award-Winning District * 8 Outstanding Schools *Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Paid Holidays & Leave * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Culture of Caring & Support
Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students Lives.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent
Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred
Familiar with automated Payroll principles preferred
Familiar with accounting software or Infinite Visions Accounting System preferred
Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Knowledge of governmental accounting principles preferred
Experience with deductions and reporting forms for withholding tax retirement social security insurance and other salary deductions as required or authorized
Experience in analyzing financial data and knowledge of working solutions to prepare proper backup documentation for all submitted reports
Working knowledge of computer word-processing and Microsoft Office applications and Google.
Knowledge skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies
Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to complete computational tasks.
Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills
Ability to operate computer equipment for email communications word processing data management and other assigned tasks as related to the position.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff students parents and community members.
Utilize with fidelity the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position is held in the highest of confidentiality.
Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws district procedures and Board policies including mandatory reporting procedures.

Disclaimer: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide accounting services essential to the preparation administration supervision and control areas responsible for as found in the USFR Fair Labor Standards Act and District Policies.
Report to the Business Office Manager the amounts of warrants drawn the accounts against which the warrants have been drawn and the balance of each account per month.
Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position is held in the highest of confidentiality.
Refer non-job specific inquiries to appropriate departments.
Prepare financial and other budget reports as required by School Board and auditors.
Prepare payrolls including deductions for withholding tax retirement social security insurance and other salary deductions as required or authorized.
Prepare and maintain all necessary earnings deductions and associated personnel payment records and reports.
Cooperate with the auditors and provide information as requested for the appropriate department function.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to reach with hands and arms sit stand walk stoop and bend as necessary. The employee maylift carry push pull or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 10 pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. The employee will read correspondence and computer screens and use the telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoor office environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have substantial contact with parents students staff and the public.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The Payroll Specialist reports to the Business Office Manager. The Payroll Specialist will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions. All elements of good human relations will be practiced.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN:Starting at$18.35 Per Hour
WORK YEAR: 12 Months/8 hours
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
**BENEFITS** SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health dental vision and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave paid holidays paid life insurance and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan. For more details please visit theJoin Our Teamand Benefitsweb pages.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Human Resourcesor

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex disability age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs services activities or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd. Sierra Vista AZ 85635 or .

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Position Type:Office Clerical/Payroll - BenefitsDate Posted:10/21/2025Location:Business DepartmentDate Available:Hiring Now Closing Date: Until FilledLocated in beautiful southeast Arizona Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate dedicated individuals to join our Human Resources te...