Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk (7 hours per day/260 days per year)

Russell Independent Schools Central Office - Flatwoods, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5537278

Final date to receive applications: Feb 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Apr 1, 2026

TITLE: Central Office Secretary - Payroll

REPORTS TO: Chief Finance Officer

JOB GOAL: To assist the Chief Finance Officer in all aspects of payroll.

• Accumulates and maintains all documentation for payroll processing.
• Prepares payroll and all related reports in accordance with payroll schedule and agency requirements.
• Monitors and maintains all timesheets and reviews for clerical accuracy and approval.
• Maintains employee salary schedules.
• Agrees all payments to employees to appropriate salary schedules.
• Assists employees with retirement application preparation.
• Assists in general ledger management.
• Places and receives phone calls, routes incoming calls, and records messages.
• Responds appropriately to requests for information. Utilizes proper phone etiquette conducive to a business.
• Orders and maintains supplies as needed.
• Participates in professional development related to school finance and payroll.
• Assists in enforcement of policy and internal controls related to payroll.
• Prepares and transmits federal and state payroll taxes and related reports.
• Assists during the audit of the district accounts.
• Responsible for the processing, billing and completing of reports for employee health, life and dental/vision insurance.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Finance Officer or Superintendent.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Typing and mathematical skills
• Knowledge of computer use
• Prior experience as secretary/payroll
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Satisfactory completion of State mandated health examination.

• Performance will be evaluated annually by the Chief Finance Officer.

• Salary commensurate with the Russell Independent Schools Classified Salary Schedule.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required