Payroll Technician

Payroll Technician at Palo Alto Unified School District

Qualifications

• Equivalent to an Associate’s degree or higher with an emphasis in Business and/or Accounting;
• Three years of responsible experience in the maintenance of financial records;
• Experience with computerized data entry and accounting systems.

Overview

Aid in the preparation of District Classified payrolls, requiring a high level of skill in spreadsheet use and database management. Maintain strict confidentiality and ethical behavior are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regular and variable payrolls for Classified personnel;
• Prepare new employee information and enter this data into the payroll system;
• Receive, check, and extend vouchers for part-time and substitute classified employees;
• Recap payroll by various groups and balance against audits received from the County Office of Education;
• Assist the audit staff in their Annual Review of district payroll books and records;
• Answer inquiries from employees regarding pay status;
• Prepare various reports and assist the Coordinator with other tasks as assigned;
• Maintain close working relationships with the budget office, personnel offices operating unit, County payroll and retirement offices, and District employees;
• Distribute payroll warrants and W-2 forms and answer payroll and deduction questions from employees;
• Perform responsible payroll and clerical work independently;
• Learn specific public laws, school district regulations, and procedures relevant to the duties required;
• Demonstrate skill in a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and communication software;
• Make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

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