Payroll Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Payroll Technician

Terms of Employment: Grade 118 / 260 days (12 months)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Location: Finance Department

Immediate Supervisor: Manager, Payroll

General Description: The Payroll Technician performs complex work involved in the processing of the division’s payroll, responding to payroll inquiries, ensuring compliance with mandated requirements and maintaining confidential employee records.

• Processes regular and supplemental semi‑monthly payroll for assigned payroll activities and/or locations to ensure compliance with established financial, legal, and administrative requirements.
• Reviews, verifies, and researches information and/or documentation (e.g., time sheets, absences, etc.) to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures before processing.
• Calculates, audits, and maintains information to accurately update and process salary adjustments, salary changes, and overtime.
• Ensures accuracy of system changes to employee records for authorized personnel actions, deductions, tax, and direct deposit changes.
• Analyzes and researches various reports to ensure accuracy of total gross‑to‑net payroll for assigned employees.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts associated with payroll processing.
• Prepares, processes, and reconciles remittances to appropriate agencies/third‑party vendors for funds withheld from paychecks including benefits, payroll taxes, and court orders.
• Works closely with the Talent Office regarding employee pay information, benefit deductions, and employee time‑keeping.
• Collects and maintains documentation of payroll files and/or payroll calculation reports for internal or external audits.
• Interprets and communicates official Finance and School Board policies and procedures to timekeepers and/or employees.
• Provides general office support and excellent customer service.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development by keeping current with the literature and new research findings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent required;
  Associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll accounting principles and practices including pertinent federal and state laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time‑management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products, Google applications, and other business solutions software.
• Bilingual/fluency in Spanish preferred.

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $56,237 to $86,484 Per Year

EOE.