Payroll Specialist

Maricopa Unified School District #20•Maricopa, AZ

19h

About The Position

To assist with processing payroll for district employees and provide direct support for the District's benefits compliance and associated reporting.

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of payroll, benefits coordination or bookkeeping experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Card.

Tyler Technology School ERP Pro Software experience preferred.
TimeClock Plus experience preferred.
Knowledge of payroll processing techniques and practices.
Knowledge of Federal and State payroll regulations and tax laws.
Knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and software applications.
Knowledge of computerized records systems.
Skill in processing payroll.
Skill in making mathematical computations.
Skill in maintaining accurate reports and forms.
Skill in operating office equipment and computer hardware and software.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of benefits including health care, vision, dental, life insurance, short term disability, Arizona State Retirement, tax-sheltered annuities, flexible spending accounts.
Knowledge of PPACA regulations.

Assist with processing bi-weekly payroll and issuing payroll checks.
Update new employee payroll fields into payroll system
Set employees up for direct deposit
Assist with Time Clock Plus time and attendance system tracking
Assist new Admin Assistants in use of TCP
Ability to maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll files.
Ensures all voluntary deductions from payroll are coded and deducted according to district policies and procedures.
Pays federal and state taxes.
Prepares bank deposits and electronic funds transfers.
Reconcile various payroll reports.
Works directly with Human Resources on the District’s approved employee benefit package
Ensures compliance with PPACA requirements (July 1, 2014)
Performs other duties as assigned.