Payroll & Benefits Clerk

Santa Fe Independent School District

Job Location:

Santa Fe, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PAYROLL & BENEFITS CLERK

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

JOB TITLE: Payroll and Benefits Clerk

REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer

DEPARTMENT/CAMPUS: Finance Department

PRIMARY PURPOSE:Work under moderate supervision to assist with the accurate and timely preparation of payroll and employee benefits according to prescribed procedures and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Effective organization communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
Ability to work with numbers in accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets databases and do word processing
Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance

Experience:

Three to five years bookkeeping/payroll experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Receive and audit time sheets for all district employees following established procedures.
Enter and maintain data in the district timekeeping system.
Process employee banking information and contact staff and financial institutions as necessary to ensure accurate direct deposits and ACH transfers.
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.
Work cooperatively with administrators principals directors human resources department and staff to process hiring leave terminations and other employment-related payroll issues.
Assist in conducting benefits orientation meetings and enrollment of new employees in benefit plans.
Assist with annual open enrollment process including preparing distributing and receiving materials and forms.
Assist with benefits-related data entry data verification and preparation of reports.
Compile maintain and file all reports and other documents as required including auditable records.
Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
Work in harmony with supervisory faculty and peer personnel.
Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
Support and follow administrative and Board policy.
Represent the school system to the community in a positive professional way.
Maintain a sincere friendly attitude toward patrons.
Perform other duties as assigned by Chief Financial Officer.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

PAYROLL & BENEFITS CLERKFINANCE DEPARTMENTJOB TITLE: Payroll and Benefits ClerkREPORTS TO: Chief Academic OfficerDEPARTMENT/CAMPUS: Finance DepartmentPRIMARY PURPOSE:Work under moderate supervision to assist with the accurate and timely preparation of payroll and employee benefits according to presc...