Payroll Specialist Substitute Job Massillon area,Ohio USA,Administrative/Clerical

Position: PAYROLL SPECIALIST SUBSTITUTE

PAYROLL SPECIALIST SUBSTITUTE

Perry Local Schools
- Massillon OH Perry Local Schools
- Massillon, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job : 5927321

Final date to receive applications: Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title:

PAYROLL SPECIALIST SUBSTITUTE

Status:

Part-Time / Temporary (As Needed) to cover maternity leave.

Reports to:

Treasurer/CFO

Job Objective:
Provides interim, temporary, or part-time support for payroll and benefit operations on an as-needed basis. Performs data entry, wage calculations, accounting support payroll processing to ensure smooth business office operations during the Payroll Specialist’s maternity leave. Training will begin ASAP with the goal of covering for the Payroll Specialist during a February
- March maternity leave (actual dates may vary).

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma. Data processing skills verified by training or work experience.
Comprehensive understanding of governmental accounting standards.
Ability to effectively operate all essential office equipment (e.g., computers, copiers, printers, etc.).
Advanced office-related technology skills deemed essential at the time of hire.
Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
Meets prerequisite qualifications to be bonded.

NOTE:

Successful completion of annual continuing education/on-line training is required.

Essential Functions

Performs employee payroll/benefit functions and ancillary duties that facilitate the timely attainment of district objectives. Keeps informed about program and procedure changes. Collects and organizes information. Confirms data to prevent entry errors. Prepares documents using database, presentation application, spreadsheet and word processing software. Maintains an effective records management system. Files and retrieves information. Completes assigned tasks within required time-frames. Collaboratively develops effective solutions for work-related problems.

Verifies employees are placed on the correct salary schedule/experience level. Processes/distributes employee contracts, salary notices and other related personnel materials. Collects/maintains payroll deduction authorization forms. Maintains medical, disability, personal/family leave and vacation records. Verifies time sheets. Calculates gross wages. Processes the payroll. Reconciles payroll records. Distributes paychecks/deposit confirmations forms as directed. Completes payroll reports and tax payments by required deadlines.

Maintains monthly, quarterly and annual payroll reports. Prepares employee W-2 forms. Processes employment services, worker compensation and unemployment reports. Verifies authorized employment inquiries (e.g., loan applications, etc.). Processes termination and retirement forms. Maintains retirement records. Offers assistance to office visitors. Directs inquiries to appropriate staff. Answers/directs telephone calls. Writes accurate messages when staff members are not available. Sorts/distributes mail. Prepares photocopies.

Scans documents. Collates printed materials. Investigates vendor prices. Assists with Invitation for Bid (IFB) and Request for Proposal (REP) procedures. Maintains procurement files (e.g., letters, contracts, confirmations, guarantees, etc.). Provides information requested by auditors during annual audit. Provides back-up support for other office staff as needed to ensure dependable service coverage during normal business hours. Assists with special projects as directed.

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