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Educational Service District 123 is Hiring a Payroll Specialist Near Pasco, WA
Hourly Rate: $29.56 (step 1/year 1) - $33.27 (step 5/year 5)SUMMARY: The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing the monthly ESD 123 payroll, maintaining employee payroll files, mandatory and permissive benefits, federal and state reports on payroll data, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws related to payroll issues. This includes the interpretation and implementation of agency policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
- Maintain and process ESD payroll. Prepare and submit associated reports.
- Reconcile and process vendor payables for voluntary deductions, annuities, retirement, unemployment, workers compensation, health benefits, and others.
- Prepare journal entries and invoice vouchers for payroll/general ledger interface.
- Prepare federal and state tax deposits.
- Prepare quarterly reports including unemployment, workers’ compensation, and federal and state taxes.
- Calculate, prepare, and generate monthly payrolls and special or extra payrolls utilizing WESPaC/Qmlativ software as provided by Washington School Information Processing Cooperative (WSIPC).
- Prepare and process annual employee W-2s, 1095-C, and submit to IRS.
- Process sick leave buyback and vacation cash outs.
- Create, prepare and generate payroll reports using WESPaC/Qmlativ software and Excel spreadsheets.
- Maintain record keeping and filing procedures in compliance with state auditing guidelines.
- Process direct deposit of payroll.
- Participate in new hire orientation as requested.
- Calculate and reconcile employee salaries, benefits, and assignments.
- Maintain and update employee calendars, W-4s, payroll procedures and create payroll forms.
- Respond to written, telephone, and walk-in inquires.
- Prepare and submit the annual S-275 personnel report.
- Attend departmental, regional, and statewide meetings and/or workshops to keep abreast of payroll related issues.
- Stay current on all payroll requirements and best practices including oversight of procedures/coordination of payroll operations to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Prepare the annual staffing budget.
- Collaborate with human resources to ensure accuracy of payroll and leave statuses.
- Oversee payroll procedures/coordination of payroll operations to ensure the best financial practices are adhered to.
- Follow all applicable Board policies and procedures.
- Maintain Confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the Position Description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
- Two or more years of related experience
- Effective communication strategies, both written and verbal.
- Must be proficient in keyboarding, ten key, with experience in common software (Word and Excel) with excellent speed and accuracy skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Requires Knowledge Of
- General office management practices, procedures and systems.
- Proper grammar, spelling, proofreading and punctuation skills as well as advanced math skills required.
- Effective decision-making techniques.
- School management programs such as WESPaC\Qmlativ.
- Able to operate/utilize computer, keyboard, and 10-key calculator, phone system, copiers, printers, and other office equipment to accomplish required tasks.
- Able to perform stationary routine and repetitive functions for extended periods.
- Read interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and directives, and then communicate such to the appropriate individuals in an effective manner.
- Answer questions related to payroll and benefits, and the ability to follow through in a timely manner with requests and/or problems that arise.
- Handle several tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a complex, demanding, and critical position.
- Learn and master new job responsibilities.
- Prepare accurate, clear, and concise reports.
- Proactive self-starter. A strong sense of taking initiative moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and how to do it.
- Flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.
- Possess confidence while being humble- lack excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
- Hungry- always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step an opportunity.
- Smart- have common sense about people. Good judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and actions.
“I am not sure, but I will find out for you.”
“I have not done that before, but I can do it.”
“I take a see-it, own-it, solve-it, do-it approach.”
Position Benefits
- Opportunities to receive on the job training
- Access to full benefits (SEBB medical, vision, and dental insurance. WA DRS SERS retirement plan. Medical reimbursement account, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance etc.)
- Access to the agency's wellness and employee assistance program
- Paid sick leave (8 hours per month)
- Paid vacation leave (start at 8 hours per month)
- 13 paid holidays
We want this position to be one that you are or can be passionate about and look forward to embracing. We want you to grow, be challenged, and have fun while doing things that you are skilled at and enjoy. We are looking for someone who is proud to join our ESD One Team!
Working Conditions/Physical RequirementsWork is performed primarily in an office environment; however, travel is required to local school districts and program sites, and for workshops, committee representation and conferences at local, regional, and state level. Sitting for extended periods of time may be required. Lifts and carries a maximum of 35 pounds. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
Hazards: Those present in a normal office environment; no known significant hazards.
Job Summary
Part Time
Business Services
$51k-65k (estimate)
03/26/2023
06/27/2024
esd123.org
Pasco, WA
200 - 500
Business Services
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