Payroll Specialist - RSU#57 (JobID 1539)

Essential Job Duties

• Perform daily payroll procedures, including review and entry of time and attendance forms and timely filing of all paperwork.
• Ensure that all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Preparation, reconciliation, and timely filing of all payroll reports (bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Work closely with Human Resources to update employee records for new employees, retirements, separations from service, benefit elections, pay rate changes, general ledger allocations, and changes in employee information.
• Communicate with employees in a respectful, professional, and timely manner.
• Aid with audit preparation as needed.
• Process workers' compensation claims through the district's insurance carrier.
• Prepare payment for vendor benefits and withholding taxes.
• Process and review the input of electronic time records to ensure proper payroll for hourly employees.
• Aid employees and supervisors with periodic training to ensure proper payroll compliance.
• Update and maintain databases to reflect personnel updates and changes.
• Research payroll discrepancies and process necessary corrections.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance & Operations.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel and Word.
• Experience with Frontline and Tyler Technologies Profund software is preferred but not required.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and apply current payroll laws and payroll procedures.
• Extensive attention to detail and strong math skills.

Education, Training, And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting preferred but not required.
• 5+ years payroll processing experience desired but not required.
• Combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position.