Director - Payroll

Administrative Compensation Plan
Salary Range: $102,733 - $154,098 per/Year
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To: Executive Director - Budget & Finance
EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible
PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To lead, develop, oversee the processing and accounting of the District’s payroll while ensuring compliance with state and federal agencies (TRS, IRS, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Related Field
• TASBO Certification preferred.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of public school accounting.
• Excellent oral and written communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of technology and its use to enhance the efficiency of the Business Services department.
• Highly effective organizational and consensus building skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures of MISD.
• Knowledge and understanding of all IRS statutes, TRS statutes, and State statutes.

EXPERIENCE:

• Successful experience in the payroll accounting and budgeting process

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Set up payroll accounting for all employees.
• Responsible for the preparation and approval verification of all salary and deduction changes.
• Responsible for the processing and maintaining all attendance records for employees.
• Responsible for the preparation of all TRS reports.
• Responsible for the preparation of all state reporting requirements.
• Responsible for the preparation of all federal reports including 941 reports and W-2s
• Responsible for the preparation of Med Bill report.
• Process and complete inquiries for outside agencies on current and former employees.
• Assist with the design and implementation of new software.
• Assist auditors with annual audit.
• Responsible for Kronos software and time clock system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise payroll staff and coordinate with all departments and campuses.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Communicating well regarding proper treatment in financial matters.
• Keeping abreast of new state and federal legislation concerning payroll and accounting requirements.

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.