Payroll - Specialist

Overview

250 Day Contract

Because of the upcoming division of Alpine School District into three new districts, this position may not be available beyond June 30, 2027.

Hours per day: 8

Hourly rate: $26.97 - $30.31 depending on qualifications and experience

• Position: Payroll Specialist
• Contract type: Lane 15 Contract and Benefits
• Contact: Krystal Burch
• Phone:
• Email: kburch

Contact information is provided for applicants only.

The job of Payroll Specialist is done for the purpose of processing employee payroll with specific responsibility for performing all activities required to produce employee payrolls; preparing preliminary and final payroll reports, spreadsheets, and funds distribution accurately and in accordance with established practices and regulatory requirements; and responding to inquiries and/or requests for data and/or reports.

• Assists auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal process that is required for audit.
• Authorizes monthly payments to insurance companies for the purpose of ensuring ongoing insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• Compiles statistical and payroll data from a variety of sources for the purpose of providing summaries to other personnel, and/or ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
• Confers with a variety of internal and external parties for the purpose of gathering or communicating information required for the accurate processing of payroll.
• Coordinates the payroll process with other departments and sites for the purpose of processing in compliance with established guidelines and payroll schedules.
• Informs other staff and/or outside parties regarding procedural requirements for the purpose of processing payroll transactions.
• Maintains a wide variety of payroll information for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors assigned payroll activities for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Prepares a variety of payroll related documents and data for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Processes payroll and related documents for the purpose of issuing payroll checks and disseminating information to appropriate parties in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Reconciles payroll account balances for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and compliance with guidelines.
• Researches discrepancies of payroll information for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing.
• Resolves discrepancies with payroll and/or benefit information for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of records and employee payments.
• Responds to inquiries regarding payroll procedures for the purpose of providing necessary information for decision making and compliance with guidelines.
• Reviews payroll and a variety of insurance-related information for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of payroll and insurance records.
• Trains school site support personnel and administrators responsible for processing of site payroll for the purpose of ensuring efficiency and accuracy of the payroll processes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• Age 16+
• High school diploma or equivalent

Alpine School District