Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented School District Payroll Coordinator to oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our educational institution. This vital role involves managing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and maintaining precise financial records. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a solid understanding of payroll management, and experience working with various accounting and HRIS software systems. Join us in supporting our dedicated staff by delivering efficient payroll services that keep our school district running smoothly and effectively.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full payroll cycle, including data entry, processing, and reconciliation to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule.
- Utilize payroll software such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, or UltiPro to process payroll transactions and maintain employee records.
- Administer benefits programs, including deductions, retirement contributions, and health insurance enrollments.
- Perform account reconciliation and journal entries related to payroll expenses within general ledger accounting systems like PeopleSoft or Oracle.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations by preparing tax filings and ensuring proper withholding procedures.
- Collaborate with human resources to verify employee data accuracy and update personnel records in HRIS systems.
- Conduct analysis of payroll data to identify discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and generate reports for management review.
- Support non-profit accounting practices by managing accounts payable/receivable related to payroll costs and benefits administration.
- Ensure adherence to double-entry bookkeeping principles and perform month-end closing activities related to payroll accounts.
- Assist with audits by providing detailed documentation of payroll transactions and account reconciliations.
Experience
- Proven experience in payroll management within a corporate or governmental setting, preferably in an educational or non-profit environment.
- Strong familiarity with payroll software such as Workday, ADP, Ceridian, Kronos, or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of accounting software including QuickBooks or equivalent financial management tools.
- Demonstrated understanding of financial concepts related to general ledger accounting, tax compliance, and benefits administration.
- Experience with data entry precision using 10 key typing skills and double-entry bookkeeping techniques.
- Ability to analyze complex data sets accurately and generate comprehensive reports for stakeholders.
- Prior work involving human resources systems (HRIS) integration with payroll processes is highly desirable. Join us as a School District Payroll Coordinator to play a crucial role in ensuring our staff are compensated accurately while maintaining compliance with all financial regulations!
Pay: From $62,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
