Payroll Specialist (Bilingual Preferred)

Perform prompt and accurate processing of all semi-monthly payroll and related expenses incurred by the district. Follow established procedures to process payroll and related local, state and federal reports.

• Prepare and maintain master payroll records.
• Develop and process all assigned payrolls to include verification of hours, over-time, comp-time, and other payroll deductions and benefits.
• Review all personnel changes affecting personnel to include leave, resignations, or reassignments. Verify any final pay as result of resignation.
• Assist in preparation of TRS and other payroll reports as needed.
• Reconcile various deduction and benefit premiums and prepare payments for various payroll deductions.
• Reconcile general ledger with regards to benefit premium transactions each month.
• Maintain leave of absence records and balances for employees.
• Furnish information relating to the payroll to authorized persons.
• Maintain file of all payroll records.
• Stay informed of all rules and regulations related to payroll to include but not limited to TRS, IRS, FLSA, FMLA, Section 125, Pay-Day Law and other federal and state statues as they related to payroll.
• Keep informed of and complies with state and district policies and regulations concerning primary job functions.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

High school diploma or GED

Some college hours preferred

Experience

Two years of payroll clerical experience or equivalent

Knowledge of basic payroll procedures

Computer literate - Excel

Proficiency in use of calculator and office machines.