Payroll Assistant Manager
Listed on 2026-08-18
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Accounting
Payroll, Financial Compliance
Payroll Assistant Manager
As the Payroll Assistant Manager with Special School District (SSD), you will help ensure employees are promptly and accurately compensated in accordance with regulations and procedures, building confidence in one of the District's most essential services. Working alongside the Payroll Manager, you will help lead the daily operations of payroll, supporting a dedicated team while maintaining the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency employees depend on.
Your attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement will help strengthen payroll processes, support colleagues across the District, and positively impact the health of our organization.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education in accounting or related business field required
- Knowledge of general accounting principles, 941, annual tax returns, and Excel required
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible payroll experience in a high-volume (5,000 or more employees) payroll environment, utilizing an integrated enterprise payroll/HRIS system (such as Lawson, Munis, Oracle, SAP, Workday, Skyward or similar) preferred
Salary
- $75,000/year
Calendar
- 12-month position
Benefits
- Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
- Paid holidays
- 15 PTO days per year
- 20 vacation days accrued annually
- Employee assistance program
- Healthcare spending account
Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at .
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Post until: 8/02/2026
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