What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Alabama Department of Education?
MOUNTAIN BROOK SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE : Payroll Specialist
REPORTS TO : Accounting Supervisor
JOB QUALIFICATIONS :
Degree in accounting preferred
5 years experience in payroll
Basic computer skills
Good oral, written, organizational and communication skills
Ability to deal effectively and professionally with the public and other employees of the school system
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Responsible for all aspects of payroll such as computation of time-worked, absences, balancing and posting to the general ledger, maintaining and balancing vendor deductions, etc.
Responsible for producing and distributing payroll checks and direct deposit statements by deadline.
Responsible for transmitting ACH file to the bank by 5 : 00 p.m. 3 days prior to payday.
Responsible for polling of time clocks and enter facing information into accounting software
Assist employees with benefit changes, problems, etc.
Responsible for all documentation associated with a monthly payroll and procedures that are in accordance with Board policy and State / Federal guidelines.
Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of employee benefit correspondence, manual and packets
Responsible for meeting with new employees explaining and verifying benefit choices
Process verification of employment
Knowledge and understanding of all various federal / State laws pertaining to payroll, benefits and human resources such as FMLA, COBRA, HIPPAA, etc.
Responsible for processing all monthly, quarterly and annual payroll tax deposits and returns in a timely manner.
Responsible for processing W-2's and corresponding reports along with 1099's
Responsible for processing of LEAPS for the state department
Process and maintain all personnel recommendations for employees
Maintenance and upgrading of employee salaries
Perform other such duties as required or assigned by the Accounting Supervisor.
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