Payroll Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor

Under direction, to plan, organize and supervise District accounting operations; to establish adequate procedures and controls for the efficient operation and fiduciary responsibility of the department; to perform the more difficult professional accounting/financial work in the analysis, maintenance and auditing of records and in financial and management reporting; to assign and supervise the work of technical and financial clerical staff; to perform responsible, specialized financial record keeping work;

to have financial responsibility for a difficult set of financial records; to prepare financial and narrative reports; to have responsibility for all computer monthly closings; and to perform related work as required.

Knowledge of:
General and governmental accounting and budgeting principles and procedures; electronic data processing applicable to financial record keeping; internal auditing and controls; banking practices and procedures; applicable laws, policies and regulations; principles of supervision and training. Bookkeeping and accounting principles; payroll record keeping; modern office equipment and procedures; business mathematics; basic leadership;
Infinite Visions Accounting Software Program; quick and accurate computer terminal operating techniques; this function requires high level of accounting and knowledge of algebra and system programming.

Ability to:
Supervise, assign, review, monitor and evaluate the work of assigned staff; read, understand and apply policies, procedures and legislation; develop effective and efficient accounting systems and procedures; perform complex professional accounting and reporting work; operate a calculator by touch; perform difficult financial analysis work; analyze, compile, statistically treat and display data graphically; prepare clear and concise reports, manuals and written instructions;

analyze accounting operations and devise and recommend changes in operations, procedures and forms; develop in-service training programs for departmental and District staff;
Perform complex, professional accounting and reporting work with a high degree of independence; plan, organize and schedule work to meet established priorities and timelines; understand and apply methods and procedures used in school district accounting; read, understand and apply budget, accounting, and fiscal policies and procedures; read, understand and apply specific provisions of assigned areas of responsibilities; interpret and explain various procedures;

resolve problems with tact and proficiency; work under pressure of deadlines; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective proactive relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate, a valid driver's license issued by the state of residence.