
Payroll Clerk Job Opening
Payroll Clerk
Job Goal This position requires the regular exercise of independent discretion and judgment within defined policy parameters in the area of specialty. Work follows specific procedures; however, the incumbent may determine priorities, organize their own work and occasionally make exceptions to procedures. Qualifications
B.A. Degree or B.S. Degree with three years related experience; or
A.A. Degree with five years related experience; or
Vocational training (720 hours) with six years related experience; or High School diploma or equivalent with seven years related experience
Experience with Skyward School Management Software is preferred but not required.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate.
Performance Responsibilities
Payroll Preparation - Compile and compute payroll for salaried staff, temporary and hourly workers, and teachers.
Payment Issuance - Prepare checks. Initiate payment in the accounting system.
Payroll Administration - Administer payroll policies and procedures. Answer questions and resolve problems of payroll preparers.
Payroll Reports - Prepare various reports, including deduction registers and payroll costs allocations.
Audit Programs - Develop and maintain internal audit programs for the various departments, programs and/or functions audited. May include more than a financial review.
Internal Liaison - Liaison among departments, functions, groups, or schools within the district. Communicate information to appropriate personnel.
Bookkeeping - Compile journal voucher entries, etc. Does not include departmental record keeping such as cost records.
Report Preparation (Non-Board) - Prepare required reports. This does not include reports for the Board.
Mail - Receive, stamp in, and/or distribute incoming correspondence and deliveries, handle outgoing mail, distribute in-house memos and supplies. Maintain mailboxes.
Department Records - Maintain and control records. Includes logs, cost records, personnel records, rosters, and general records.
Benefit Plan Administration - Assist employees in completing enrollment forms for all benefit programs. Answer employee questions. Compile and file reports.
Correspondence - Prepare correspondence. Check for grammar and punctuation. May include translations.
Document Processing - Complete and process applications or forms, excluding funded program items.
Word Processing/Typing - Type forms, reports, memos, minutes, correspondence, newsletters, flyers and/or handbooks. Includes word processing and formatting forms.
Physical Demands
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed.
Terms of Employment
12 months
Job Type
Full-time
Pay
$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location
Jefferson County School District Office
Please e-mail your resume to Executive Assistant to Superintendent Tricquet, Taryn Bellflower at tbellflower@jeffersonschools.net