Payroll Specialist

Johnson City Schools is looking for a Payroll Specialist to compete tasks related to processing of payroll.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English;

2. Minimum of a high school diploma; some college/business school preferred;

3. Minimum of one-year experience in the payroll processing;

4. Knowledge of accounting principles, methods and procedures;

5. Computer skills; and

6. Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Enter employee’s pay details into the payroll accounting software system;

2. Input employee payroll information and personnel changes into the payroll accounting system;

3. Maintain payroll accountings records according to applicable guidelines;

4. Maintain payroll files of all employees;

5. Keep employee payroll information, including pay rates, leave status and benefits status current and up to date;

6. Maintain documentation necessary for accurate preparation of W-2 and 1099 forms.

7. Distribute payroll and all payroll documents in an accurate and timely manner;

8. Process and administer all wage garnishments;

9. Maintain sick leave bank records;

10. Maintain accurate employee leave records;

11. Assign proper accounting codes;

12. Prepare various payroll reports for state reporting;

13. Maintain accurate salary scales;

14. Work with the Human Resources Department as needed to maintain personnel records; and

15. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job may require occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs., with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

1. Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling;

2. Climbing and/or balancing;

3. Stooping, kneeling and/or crawling;

4. Reaching;

5. Talking, hearing;

6. Vision, correctable to 20/20.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

1. Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure;

2. Ability to direct, control, and/or plan an activity;

3. Ability to work with a variety of people;

4. Ability to make an evaluations and decisions on the basis of sensory or judgmental criteria;

5. Ability to work as part of a team;

6. Ability to work independently in a time sensitive environment;

7. Ability to work with and communicate with others;

8.Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately;

9. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing;

10. Ability to maintain appropriate job related appearance and demeanor; and

11. Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office working conditions.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons in this position and are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.

The employee should be conscientious, dependable, and prompt, be in good health, and have good personal hygiene.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board of Education’s policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

Compensation shall be in accordance with the salary schedule for the position as adopted by the Board.

REPORTS TO

Director of Finance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.54 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24