Payroll Specialist I
On-sitePrescott Valley, Arizona, United States
Prescott Valley, Arizona, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Job Summary
Collaborate with Payroll Specialist II to oversee sensitive payroll data requests from the Superintendent, Directors, and Principals. Verify bi-weekly processing, reconcile payroll changes, and execute calculation programs while maintaining accuracy against contractual salary placements. Process irregular payments, sort checks, transmit direct deposits, and handle tax filings including W-2s and state reports. Investigate garnishments and tax levies, compile quarterly and year-end data, and respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks and tax forms. Assist with front desk coverage as needed.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 2-3 year previous payroll experience
- Experience with automated payroll/HR systems
- Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance
- Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Suite and job specific computer programs
- Knowledge of generally accepted payroll practices
- Knowledge of data usage, including research, collection, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, and reporting
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to do detailed mathematical computations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
- Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
- Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
- Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response
- Ability to operate standard office equipment and 10 key adding machine
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