Payroll Specialist
On-siteNew Braunfels, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Direct and control payroll preparation and production, including regular, special, and supplemental payrolls, while ensuring adherence to standards and procedures. Develop and implement payroll procedures to process benefits and deductions accurately, review timesheet groups, and balance each payroll prior to the Payroll Run. Coordinate the electronic timekeeping system, evaluate internal controls, and compile all required reports and auditable records. Maintain strict confidentiality of personnel information and stay abreast of federal, state, and local law changes. Works cooperatively with human resources on hiring, leave, and terminations, and assists independent auditors during annual reviews.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Advanced technical knowledge of Federal and State laws pertaining to payroll functions (income tax laws, insurance, payroll, Teacher Retirement System, FLSA, and Texas Education Agency)
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
- Knowledge of fund accounting
- Knowledge of board policies and procedures
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and personnel information
- Good time management skills
- Awareness of payroll deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Personal cell phone for handling district related business, including after hours, or when away from the office on district business
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
- Ability to perform repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Ability to lift and carry boxes up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work prolonged and irregular hours
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field
- Experience with TimeClock or Time Keeping Systems
- Experience with Payroll Processing including Employee Benefits, TRS and tax information
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