Payroll Specialist

What We Offer

• $40,000 – $60,000 annually based on experience.
• Health insurance, or $681.70/month if not needed—-we’ll pay you.
• Dental, vision and life insurance at no cost to the employee; CCISD pays 100% of premiums.
• Additional optional and supplemental insurance benefits available.
• Paid vacation (20), sick days (12), and personal days (4).
• Michigan Public School Employee Retirement (MPSER) retirement plan.
• Professional development assistance and opportunities for advancement.
• Full-time, year-round position.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and process weekly payroll for 20-180 employees across districts we serve.
• Manage and maintain payroll system ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Update payroll information, and handle employee inquiries regarding benefits and payroll.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to payroll and retirement reporting.
• Process contract changes, deductions, garnishments, and more.
• Prepare and distribute state and federal wage reports, including W-2’s.
• Support year-end audit preparation and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party administrators for payroll liabilities and vendor payments.
• Aid Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator in various tasks.

What We’re Looking For

• Associate’s degree in Accounting preferred, or minimum of 3 years’ relevant payroll-related experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll operations (payroll processing, payroll tax, retirement, insurance, employee benefits, addressing staff requests, etc.).
• Strong accounting and/or payroll software experience and ability to handle payroll audits.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google Workspace with ability to create reports, documents and spreadsheets.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.