Payroll Specialist

District/Organization: Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Per Contract

Qualifications:

• Associates degree required, Bachelor’s degree, preferred in accounting, business, finance, or related field.
• Experience in an accounting role in a Michigan school, preferred.
• Experience with Schools OPEN software, preferred.
• Exceptional analytical skills and leadership ability.
• Ability to meet deadlines as requested by administrative personnel.
• Ability to use independent judgment, flexibility and work with little supervision, and make decisions in accordance with District policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to handle confidential information and knowledge of the privacy act.
• Positive attitude and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with the public, staff, peers, area school personnel and other agencies.
• Must be willing to adapt to new procedures and computer capabilities as they occur.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains payroll operations as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all accounting areas of operation within the Business Services department.
• Utilizes Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and Schools OPEN software to enter and receive information such as financial and/or personnel data.
• Designs and develops computerized reports, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Develops and distributes complex financial reports.
• Verifies financial information for accuracy.
• Assists constituent district personnel with the preparation of payroll data, financial data and statistical reports, as requested by the supervisor.
• Works as a team member to analyze and solve complex accounting transactions.
• Assists constituent school district staff in the analysis of accounting, payroll, and finance procedures through the user group relationships.
• Works with constituent district personnel to provide assistance for the accurate completion of payroll and other related reports.
• Serves in an active role in Schools OPEN user groups.
• Provides business/management technical assistance to the local districts.