Payroll Specialist

Job Overview:

Kings Local Schools is replacing a full-time employee due to retirement.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to accurately process payroll for district employees, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and maintain complete, up-to-date records.

Candidates should demonstrate excellent organization, attention to detail, and confidentiality.

Brief Description:

• Serves as a Payroll Specialist performing tasks related to Payroll & Benefits
• Administers bi-monthly payroll and compensations
• Assists in the administration of employee benefits

Essential Functions:

• Collects data and prepares payment of salaries and overtime
• Enters attendance and absences
• Gathers new hire information and enters data
• Assists in the preparation and remittance of payroll withholdings
• Assists in the monthly payment of insurance premiums
• Assists in benefits administration and helps employees with benefit questions/issues
• Works with other Treasurer’s staff on monthly, quarterly, and annual procedures
• Works with the Treasurer to complete Affordable Care Act compliance, W2s, new contracts, salary notices, and severance payments
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience in payroll and/or governmental accounting preferred
• Experience with USAS/USPS accounting software preferred but not required
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Associates degree or higher preferred but not required
• Professionalism and the ability to protect the confidentiality of all pertinent information
• Effective communication skills
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI background checks

Employment Status: Full time / all year, 8 hours per day, 260 days per year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person