Fiscal Specialist (Payroll)

Reports to: Treasurer/CFO

About the role

To assist the Treasurer/CFO and maintain fiscal records in accordance with standards set by the Auditor of State and as established in Board Policy.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Eligible to obtain or possess a valid Ohio Treasurer's License preferred.
• Experience with Redesign Uniform School Accounting System (USAS/USPS) and SCView software.
• Experience in Frontline products (Absence Management, Time Keeping & Attendance).
• Experience with all facets of Employee Benefits.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and Google software.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent customer service attitude skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Works cooperatively with others and is a team player.
• Successfully complete and pass a BCII and FBI check.

Responsibilities

Payroll

• Prepares, completes, reconciles, and files all semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tasks.
• Maintains employee payroll files.
• Assist Human Resources to ensure complete and accurate employee information as approved by BOE.
• Assist certified and classified union presidents with sick leave donation requests.
• Assist employees with benefit programs, including enrollment, qualifying events, and annual open enrollment.
• Process employment verifications, sick leave transfers, and STRS/SERS wage certifications.
• Process annual salary notices.
• Process, file, and maintain annual W-2 reporting.
• Assist in preparation and retrieval of payroll data for annual appropriations, negotiations, and cost studies.

Departmental

• Attends workshops and in-service meetings to enhance and improve professional skills.
• Develops and updates fiscal department policies and procedures manuals.
• Supports and cross-trains within fiscal department area of responsibilities.
• Works collaboratively with all buildings and departments.
• Maintains fiscal records in accordance with standards set by the Auditor of State and as established in BOE Policy.
• Performs other duties and assumes responsibilities as assigned by the Treasurer/CFO.

Schedule

260-day work calendar, 12-month position.

Additional Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
• Possible evening and/or weekend work.