What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Clerk position at Colstrip Public Schools?
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy in employee compensation, and maintaining compliance with tax regulations. This position requires proficiency in various payroll systems and a strong understanding of payroll management and benefits administration.
Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned
- Assist the District Clerk in duties associated with district-wide accounting procedures.
- Process payroll data for all school district employees and maintain accurate, up-to-date files of all payroll information.
- Prepare, verify, and distribute checks on appropriate pay days.
- Balance payroll and withholding accounts, prepare monthly transfers for the County Treasurer.
- Prepare all required government reports; retirement, quarterly reports, W-2’s.
- Distribute payroll deductions in compliance with local, state and federal statutes; annuities, garnishments, savings, child support, taxes, pensions, insurance, union dues.
- Work with representatives of government, employee unions, retirement agencies and financial institutions to provide necessary information.
- Process mortgage verifications and final salary affidavits.
- Maintain accurate balances of sick, vacation and personal leave for all employees.
- Deposit all district lunch funds and prepare monthly reports for Federal reimbursement.
- Submit employee accident reports to Workers Comp. carrier when medical attention is necessary.
- Make and receive phone calls, take messages, route calls.
- Greet visitors to the Administration office.
- Take in-service training and software training to support payroll and financial management.
- Assist with annual audits of payroll records.
- Operate all standard office equipment.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School graduate and two years payroll experience (minimum)
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Proficiency in computer skills, including the payroll and financial management software programs, Microsoft Word and Excel. Also requires the ability to work accurately with numbers. A good general knowledge of taxes and withholding requirements is necessary.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board policies.
If you are passionate about ensuring accurate payroll processing and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Payroll Clerk.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22