Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Payroll Specialist in the Muscogee County School District.

Position Title: Payroll Specialist

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary: $16.91 hourly

Work Days: 240

Location: Payroll Department/MCPEC

Reports To: Payroll Manager

Primary Function: Support department activities ensuring the accuracy of payroll reports, time sheets, spreadsheets, and funds distribution; responding to inquiries; providing timely payroll production.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Assists auditors by providing documentation and information for audit.
• Prepares payroll related documents (retirement, sick leave, adjustments, tax forms, wage statements) for documentation.
• Authorizes monthly payments to retirement companies.
• Compiles statistical and payroll data from various sources to provide summaries and ensure compliance.
• Coordinates the payroll process with other departments and sites.
• Informs staff and outside parties of procedural requirements.
• Maintains payroll information for compliance and documentation.
• Monitors assigned payroll activities for compliance.
• Processes payroll documents and materials (time sheets, withholding, contributions).
• Reconciles payroll account balances.
• Researches discrepancies in payroll information and documentation.
• Responds to inquiries regarding payroll procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year payroll experience or equivalent preferred.
• Additional testing may be required for selected candidates.
• Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Skills and abilities:
  
  Written and oral communication; adaptability to changing priorities; problem solving; proficiency in Microsoft Excel; accurate mathematical calculations; online data entry skills, including 10-key; excellent customer service skills.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 or older), sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.