Payroll Specialist

Mankato Area Public Schools • Mankato, MN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Mankato Area Public Schools is hiring a Payroll Specialist to perform the school district’s payroll functions. The role processes payroll using the systems and applications used within the district, including SMART-HR. The position is based in the district’s Business Office and is full-time, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, year-round (12 months).

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 3 years of previous bookkeeping and payroll experience; experience in school or other public agency payroll accounting is preferred.
• Ability to efficiently use office equipment and typical productivity software, databases, or customized systems and applications used for payroll processing.
• Basic math skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Minnesota School Accounting System.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform the payroll functions of the school district.
• Process payroll using district systems and applications, including SMART-HR.

Benefits

• PERA pension plan.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matching program.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Fully paid life insurance.
• Long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, emergency, and personal days.
• Paid holidays.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Flexible spending account (FSA).

What This Job Offers

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