Payroll Technician

Northshore School District 417•Bothell, WA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency. JOB SUMMARY This position performs technician level payroll activities including collecting, verifying, and processing payroll timesheets, entering timesheet data into the payroll system.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent; training in accounting or bookkeeping and secretarial skills; and two years of general accounting and/or secretarial experience which includes maintaining detailed records and accounts.
Alternative combinations of education and experience will be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.
Ability to read, write, speak, calculate, and communicate effectively; skill in oral and written communication; skill and accuracy in mathematical calculations; skill in word processing, spreadsheets, and Business Plus computer system; skill in detecting errors and verifying data; knowledge of accounting debits and credits; knowledge of rules regulations, legislation, technology and procedures governing payroll; ability to operate a 10-key calculator by touch; ability to work independently with minimal supervision; ability to exercise independent judgment, remain flexible and work effectively under pressure; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and public.
Ability to operate computers and learn specific business-oriented software programs; skill and accuracy in 10-key calculator operation.

Responsibilities

Prepares and processes employee timesheets; calculates leave, overtime, and additional hours; inputs data into payroll system; reconciles payroll gross and leave balances to payroll controls.
Upload, audit, and process employee batch data from the substitute management system (Frontline) and Kronos timekeeping.
Manage employee updates through a workflow system (IK12), including leave accruals, new hires, position changes, and separations.
Prepares and processes payroll vendor warrants for mailing, and maintains payroll warrant register reports, including tracking cancellations, voids, reissues and outstanding check records.
Completes written verification of employment requests.
Stay current with federal regulations governing W-2 reissuance and the retention of returned W-2 forms.
Shares responsibilities of other Payroll Technicians during peak workload periods and employee vacation and other absences.
Maintains records, and archives according to state records retention guidelines.
Resolves problems, inaccuracies and variances related to area of assignment, requiring personal and telephone communication with district personnel
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of payroll-related rules, regulations, legislation, and technologies, including all union collective bargaining agreements and contracts; acquires new skills as needed.
Assists Payroll Supervisor and Payroll Manager with special projects and collaborates with other Business Services staff as necessary.
Performs related duties which are consistent with this job description and the employee's assignment.

Benefits

Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions
Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).
The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:
Medical plans with prescription benefits
Dental plans
Vision plans
Life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
Dependent Care Assistance Program