Payroll Assistant II

Bibb County School District • Macon, GA

50d

About The Position

This position compiles and enters payroll data; computes and posts wages; and maintains payroll records. Assists in the correct and expeditious processing and distribution of salary to school system employees. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or State Approved High School Equivalency; Associate's Degree in Business Education, Accounting, Mathematics, Office Management, or related field.
• Knowledge of payroll and accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting programs.
• Skill in typing and/or operation of a computer keyboard.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle deadlines.
• Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with school employees, vendors, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain and keep records.
• Ability to perform work requiring meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data from a computer.
• Ability to understand, analyze and interpret information and instructions.
• Ability to comprehend and apply payroll, tax, and benefits rules, regulations, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in payroll or accounting field preferably in a school system environment is desired.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a professional and positive relationship with employees and others.
• Processes payroll for monthly and semi-monthly employees accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicates any new policies or procedures for payroll issues to employees.
• Processes additional changes for employees. (Tax forms, direct deposits, etc.)
• Organizes and alphabetizes payroll forms and timesheets.
• Reviews timesheets and approvals in time management system.
• Codes all leave and extended day duties into Payroll templates and processes additional pay.
• Balances additional pay processed for payrolls.
• Calculates and processes time losses.
• Processes requests and timesheets for Personnel Service Agreements.
• Processes salary Verification of Employment for mortgages.
• Assists with other payrolls as needed.
• Works extra hours to ensure that payrolls are completed by set deadlines.
• Assists with other payrolls as needed.
• Prepares files annually for Records Management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package (including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employee assistance program)
• Annual, personal and sick leave
• Membership in State Retirement System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree