Specialist-Payroll Trs

Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

The Payroll TRS Specialist assures, under supervision, accurate processing of TRS TEAM reporting and assists as needed with status changes, extra duty pays, timely payment of payroll obligations and responding to payroll related questions from District personnel. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED from an accredited institution
2 years of payroll or related experience
Skills to operate standard office equipment including use of computer applications
Accurate calculations and data entry required
Use English in both written and verbal forms
Use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
Perform basic arithmetic calculations
Ability to reconcile
Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Two+ years in an educational setting or job-related experience in payroll administration
Experience working with TRS TEAM reporting

Responsibilities

Reconcile and verify TEAM reporting and initiate payment
Maintain in-depth knowledge of all rules, regulations and changes applicable to TEAM reporting
Ensure accuracy with TRS data and process TRS 6 and TRS 8
Ensure written procedures are in place, followed and updated for TEAM and the other desk duties as necessary.
Ensure confidentially with the data store on TEAM database
Work alongside the Senior Accountant – Payroll to ensure all TRS TEAM transactions are paid and properly recorded on the general ledger in a timely manner
Process payroll obligation batches each payroll and submit to Accounts Payable for payment in a timely manner.
Process and reconcile extra duty pay requests.
File and maintain employee payroll folders
Prepare service records.
Sort and deliver mail
Be familiar with Board policies related to DEC (local) and DED (local) as they relate to new employment and the application of salary
Maintain computer records and timely filing of payroll information.
Maintain payroll records in accordance with records management retention schedule.
Receive and verify payroll batches from campus and department secretaries
Assist with other new hires as necessary
Enter new and change requests on Employee Withholding Form W-4’s and direct deposits.
Ensure the recovery of funds due to payroll processing errors
Monitor, retrieve and process bank reversals from direct deposits, closed accounts, etc.
Ensure 12 hours of professional development are met annually
Answer phones, emails, and on-site visit inquires
Other duties as assigned.