Bookkeeper/Payroll

Mokena School District 159•Mokena, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist Chief School Business Official, Director of Human Resources, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent by performing payroll duties, which include, but are not limited to; acting as a liaison between District Office and parents, staff, and community members with an awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Requirements

High School Diploma (Associates/Bachelors degree preferred)
Work well with minimal supervision
Able to effectively and efficiently prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail
Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Friendly and professional attitude as well as discretion in matters relating to students, parents, staff members and office business matters
Work well with others
Computer skills necessary, including being proficient in Microsoft Office & Google programs
Adept at learning and using other related software and web-based programs
Bending, carrying, climbing, lifting, pushing-pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking
Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 30 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Associates/Bachelors degree preferred

Responsibilities

Enter and process payroll in Skyward program every two weeks
Send payroll for direct deposit, taxes, TRS, IMRF electronically
Adjust the final payroll of the month for insurance benefits
Remain current on state and federal payroll and pension regulations
Adjust insurance over $50,000 for the end of year payroll
Process and maintain attendance for employees daily in to Skyward
Enter bank deposits in Skyward program each month
Send via e-mail new timesheets to the timekeepers
Process all payroll deductions for employees (union dues, 403b, etc.)
Coordinate purchase orders for other departments (B&G, transportation, etc.) ensuring the proper budget account numbers on incoming invoices
Assist with monitoring and tracking Fund 21 (referendum for B&G) income & expenses
Maintain inventory lists, updating with new equipment purchases, and submit to appraisal company for annual update
Act as a backup for daily deposits, fee waivers, monthly ACH charges, reconciling deposit ledgers, RevTrak registration payments, and fees in Skyward
Assist with transportation scheduling and routing
Assist Chief School Business Official with Request for Proposal (RFP) process
Update/Maintain outside vendor contracts
Maintain information and files on insurance related matters for liability insurance, including student accident claims, school board legal liability, certificate of insurance, treasurer's bond
Provide salary and benefit data to complete Fairbanks claim
Serve as a backup for the Bookkeeper / Accounts Payable
Performs additional duties as assigned