Payroll Clerk

Amarillo ISD•Amarillo, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Compile and prepare regular district payroll, including related reports and deposits. Work under moderate supervision to ensure accurate and timely preparation of payroll records according to prescribed procedures and regulations. Serve as a liaison between Human Resources and Payroll.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Typing test >40 WPM required
Ability to use computer and software to develop spreadsheets and do word processing
Proficient in keyboarding, 10-key numerical data entry, and file maintenance/scanning
Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
Knowledge of basic payroll accounting and data processing systems
Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Financial clerical experience, preferably in a public school.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate district payroll for distribution to employees following established procedures.
Receive and audit time sheets for all district employees.
Calculate employee wages, salaries, hours worked, overtime pay, and determine withholdings, deductions, and net pay.
Balance payroll earnings and deductions; initiate related transfers of funds and deposits.
Maintain district payroll registers, employee payroll information, and other original documentation in an orderly and accurate manner in accordance with state, federal, and district requirements.
Prepare and post all payroll changes including payroll deductions, salary changes, termination, and new employee information.
Update employee deduction and direct deposit data.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required including maintaining payroll and related files such as payroll records, absent-from-duty reports, and service records.
Prepare and submit payroll reports and forms including those required by Internal Revenue Service, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Retirement System, Federal Insurance Contributors’ Act (FICA), Medicare, Texas New Hire Reporting, and Workers’ Compensation Commission.
Work cooperatively with human resource department, principals, campus and department secretaries, and employees to ensure accuracy of information reported.
Resolve payroll problems and inquiries.
Provide exceptional customer service via email, phone and in person.
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers including the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.