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Job Location:

Mokena, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 27 - 27
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Primary Objective:

  • Assist Chief School Business Official Director of Human Resources Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent by performing payroll duties which include but are not limited to; acting as a liaison between District Office and parents staff and community members with an awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma (Associates/Bachelors degree preferred)
  • Work well with minimal supervision
  • Able to effectively and efficiently prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail
  • Able to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
  • Friendly and professional attitude as well as discretion in matters relating to students parents staff members and office business matters
  • Work well with others
  • Computer skills necessary including being proficient in Microsoft Office & Google programs
  • Adept at learning and using other related software and web-based programs

Critical Attributes:

  • Friendly and professional attitude as well as discretion in matters relating to students parents staff members and office business matters
  • Work well with minimal supervision and able to effectively and efficiently prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Able to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
  • Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail

Accountable to:

  • Chief School Business Official

Essential Job Functions:

  1. Enter and process payroll in Skyward program every two weeks
  2. Send payroll for direct deposit taxes TRS IMRF electronically
  3. Adjust the final payroll of the month for insurance benefits
  4. Remain current on state and federal payroll and pension regulations
  5. Adjust insurance over $50000 for the end of year payroll
  6. Process and maintain attendance for employees daily in to Skyward
  7. Enter bank deposits in Skyward program each month
  8. Send via e-mail new timesheets to the timekeepers
  9. Process all payroll deductions for employees (union dues 403b etc.)
  10. Coordinate purchase orders for other departments (B&G transportation etc.) ensuring the proper budget account numbers on incoming invoices
  11. Assist with monitoring and tracking Fund 21 (referendum for B&G) income & expenses
  12. Maintain inventory lists updating with new equipment purchases and submit to appraisal company for annual update
  13. Act as a backup for daily deposits fee waivers monthly ACH charges reconciling deposit ledgers RevTrak registration payments and fees in Skyward
  14. Assist with transportation scheduling and routing
  15. Assist Chief School Business Official with Request for Proposal (RFP) process
  16. Update/Maintain outside vendor contracts
  17. Maintain information and files on insurance related matters for liability insurance including student accident claims school board legal liability certificate of insurance treasurers bond
  18. Provide salary and benefit data to complete Fairbanks claim
  19. Serve as a backup for the Bookkeeper / Accounts Payable
  20. Performs additional duties as assigned

    Requirements:

    • Bending carrying climbing lifting pushing-pulling reaching sitting standing and walking
    • Must be able to occasionally lift move or push items of 30 lbs.

    Working Conditions:

    • Includes extremes of temperature and humidity
    • Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases

    Terms of Employment:

    • 244 Working days 8.0 hours per day
    • 16 Paid holidays
    • 260 Total paid days @$27.25 per hour equates to $56680 annually

    Benefits:

    • Per the MCSA Contract

    FLSA Status:

    • Hourly/Non-Exempt