Payroll Specialist Senior- Finance Department

Tempe School District No.3 • Tempe, AZ

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Prepare, process, balance, and distribute payroll; maintain payroll records ensuring correct salaries are given and proper deductions are made.

Requirements

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of basic accounting, bookkeeping, and/or payroll experience on an automated system.
• State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Completion of District administered skills tests.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping methods, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of computer accounting software
• Knowledge of public relations/customer service methods and practices
• Knowledge of District, federal and state rules and regulations related to payroll
• Skill maintaining accurate and timely data entry of all information into Human Resources/Payroll databases
• Skill utilizing computer databases to develop reports and payroll checks
• Skill utilizing customer service techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints
• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all employees on automated system (SERP).
• Prepare checks and reports for all non-employee payroll vendors including federal, state and local agencies, and prepare and confirm deposit at Clearinghouse for direct deposits.
• Balance payroll reports and process and maintain all mandatory and voluntary deductions.
• Verify correct wage garnishment amounts; ensure checks reflect correct time worked, reconcile data in automated time keeping software (TCP), run interface to main payroll system and post payroll to the general ledger.
• Process new employees, transfers, FTE changes, and termination data on system with correct assignments.
• Resolve payroll issues; assist employees with changes and questions.
• Prepare quarterly reports, prepare and distributes W-2 Forms.
• Process time cards for employees and substitutes, ensuring accuracy.
• Print checks; run multiple payroll reports; and complete wage verification forms for various agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED