Payroll Clerk

Ashtabula, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Ashtabula County Educational Service Center is seeking a Payroll Clerk to assist in our almost 300 employee payroll to start immediatley.

Reports To

Treasurer

Qualifications

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
Demonstrates payroll-processing competence with an ability to perform payroll duties at required times under all circumstances.
Experience working in a Treasurers office in a public school district is preferred.
Knowledge and experience in operating computers and standard office machines.
Proficient in use of spreadsheet and word processing software; Microsoft Word and Excel and Google.
Ability to use and learn various software systems.
Proficient in payroll compliance concepts internal controls and reporting workflows.
Exhibits strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and follow directions.
Initiative and punctuality in completing work assignments.
Possesses strong organization communication and confidentiality practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Works independently with minimal direction.
Establishes and maintaisn effective working relationships with co-workers related staff and other agencies.
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student staff and other privileged information.
Calculates prepares processes maintains and follows up of all payroll functions.
Is responsible for the maintenance of computerized payroll personnel files.
Maintains balanced journals and deduction reports at the end of each pay period monthly quarterly fiscal year and calendar year.
Prepares all monthly quarterly fiscal year and annual reports as required by law. Verifies the timely payment of payroll taxes retirement benefits employee deductions and completion of all required reports.
Verifies and processes monthly reports and payments for medical dental vision and life insurance benefits.
Works cooperatively with auditors. Maintains payroll records for audits in accurate and presentable form.
Attends meetings and other payroll related training sessions.
Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
Keeps current with advances in office technology.
Cross-trains with other staff in the Treasurers office as directed. Offers assistance when needed.
Maintains a helpful courteous and professional manner when in contact with the public handling telephone calls emails and interactions with other staff members.
Shows good judgement common sense and assumes responsibility (when necessary) in making decisions concerning assigned tasks within knowledge of duty.
Is dependable reliable punctual and promotes professionalism and a favorable image of the office.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Treasurer.

The Ashtabula County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics staffing factors funding variables modified operating procedures and other unforeseen events.

The Ashtabula County Educational Service Center is seeking a Payroll Clerk to assist in our almost 300 employee payroll to start immediatley.Reports ToTreasurerQualificationsMinimum of a High School Diploma or GED.Demonstrates payroll-processing competence with an ability to perform payroll duties a...

The Ashtabula County Educational Service Center is seeking a Payroll Clerk to assist in our almost 300 employee payroll to start immediatley.

Reports To

Treasurer

Qualifications

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
Demonstrates payroll-processing competence with an ability to perform payroll duties at required times under all circumstances.
Experience working in a Treasurers office in a public school district is preferred.
Knowledge and experience in operating computers and standard office machines.
Proficient in use of spreadsheet and word processing software; Microsoft Word and Excel and Google.
Ability to use and learn various software systems.
Proficient in payroll compliance concepts internal controls and reporting workflows.
Exhibits strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and follow directions.
Initiative and punctuality in completing work assignments.
Possesses strong organization communication and confidentiality practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Works independently with minimal direction.
Establishes and maintaisn effective working relationships with co-workers related staff and other agencies.
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student staff and other privileged information.
Calculates prepares processes maintains and follows up of all payroll functions.
Is responsible for the maintenance of computerized payroll personnel files.
Maintains balanced journals and deduction reports at the end of each pay period monthly quarterly fiscal year and calendar year.
Prepares all monthly quarterly fiscal year and annual reports as required by law. Verifies the timely payment of payroll taxes retirement benefits employee deductions and completion of all required reports.
Verifies and processes monthly reports and payments for medical dental vision and life insurance benefits.
Works cooperatively with auditors. Maintains payroll records for audits in accurate and presentable form.
Attends meetings and other payroll related training sessions.
Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
Keeps current with advances in office technology.
Cross-trains with other staff in the Treasurers office as directed. Offers assistance when needed.
Maintains a helpful courteous and professional manner when in contact with the public handling telephone calls emails and interactions with other staff members.
Shows good judgement common sense and assumes responsibility (when necessary) in making decisions concerning assigned tasks within knowledge of duty.
Is dependable reliable punctual and promotes professionalism and a favorable image of the office.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Treasurer.