Accounting Technician II

Young World Physical Education; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools BUSINESS SERVICES in Jonesboro, GA is seeking an Accounting Technician II to provide payroll support for assigned schools, ensuring accurate financial and payroll records and compliance with district procedures.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will train school bookkeepers, calculate salaries, process deductions, balance monthly worksheets, and meet deadlines while maintaining confidential communications with admins and legal entities.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in general payroll, accounting and/or bookkeeping.
• Experience in a K-12 public school environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records of financial and payroll transactions for each school/location.
• Trains school bookkeepers/payroll clerks on payroll procedures.
• Calculates salaries from salary scales, classifications, certificates and experience.
• Processes changes based on Personnel Action Forms; balances monthly worksheets.
• Meets deadlines for payroll processing and handles deductions.
• Confers confidentially with legal entities regarding bankruptcies, garnishments and taxes.

Skills

Payroll procedures

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Database management

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Applicants: Please ensure that you are uploading all necessary documents and including all relevant information related to the position you are applying. Please make sure that you are reading the job description in its entirety to align your documents and relevant information with the requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides accounting payroll support to assigned schools within the District. Ensures the efficient and effective functioning of all operational areas of the Payroll Department. Acts as a liaison with internal and external contacts within the District. This position reports to the Payroll Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Completes and maintains accurate records of financial and payroll transactions for each assigned school/location for each employee within an assigned school or department. Trains school bookkeepers/payroll clerks on payroll procedures. Communicates with administrators, school personnel and legal consultants confidentially. Prepares and conducts informational training for CCPS employees on payroll procedures and practices.

Calculates employee’s salaries from salary scales, classifications, certificates and experience; Processes Teacher Retirement forms upon terminations & retirement of employee.

Processes changes for each school and department based on Personnel Action Forms; balances monthly worksheets to edits. Meets deadlines for payroll processing (no exceptions). Posts and balances annuities, credit union, and other deductions for payment by monthly deadline. Corresponds confidentially with legal entities regarding bankruptcies, garnishments, student loans, child support and tax levies etc. Cross trains in managerial duties.

Assists Payroll technicians during their absence. Types letters, memos, reports, etc. Organizes and maintains files and records efficiently.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or GED certificate required. Associate’s degree preferred.

Minimum of 3 years experience in General payroll, accounting and/or bookkeeping training required. Experience in a K-12 public school environment preferred.

Makes administrative decisions which affect internal operations of the department as well as the operations of the schools and the District.

Independent judgment is necessary. Decisions made on an as-needed basis to establish operation of the office.

Requires regular contact with internal personnel within department. Verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required.

Requires regular contact with external personnel within department. Verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required. Prepare and Conduct Informational trainings for CCPS employees on payroll procedures and practices.

Create, recommends, implements and applies technology knowledge (spreadsheets, word processing, and database management) concepts to improve the effectiveness of the Department.

Constant (Daily) - to exercise the duty of care and protection of the health, safety, security, welfare, well-being, and best interests of the district's various stakeholders.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office setting.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Light lifting or carrying 20 lbs. or less

NOTE: This is a grade 22, 225 day position that pays for experience up to a Step 4.

Accounting Technician II

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890318
Application Deadline: Nov 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Applicants: Please ensure that you are uploading all necessary documents and including all relevant information related to the position you are applying. Please make sure that you are reading the job description in its entirety to align your documents and relevant information with the requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides accounting payroll support to assigned schools within the District. Ensures the efficient and effective functioning of all operational areas of the Payroll Department. Acts as a liaison with internal and external contacts within the District. This position reports to the Payroll Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Completes and maintains accurate records of financial and payroll transactions for each assigned school/location for each employee within an assigned school or department. Trains school bookkeepers/payroll clerks on payroll procedures. Communicates with administrators, school personnel and legal consultants confidentially. Prepares and conducts informational training for CCPS employees on payroll procedures and practices.

Calculates employee’s salaries from salary scales, classifications, certificates and experience; Processes Teacher Retirement forms upon terminations & retirement of employee.

Processes changes for each school and department based on Personnel Action Forms; balances monthly worksheets to edits. Meets deadlines for payroll processing (no exceptions). Posts and balances annuities, credit union, and other deductions for payment by monthly deadline. Corresponds confidentially with legal entities regarding bankruptcies, garnishments, student loans, child support and tax levies etc. Cross trains in managerial duties.

Assists Payroll technicians during their absence. Types letters, memos, reports, etc. Organizes and maintains files and records efficiently.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or GED certificate required. Associate’s degree preferred.

Minimum of 3 years experience in General payroll, accounting and/or bookkeeping training required. Experience in a K-12 public school environment preferred.

Makes administrative decisions which affect internal operations of the department as well as the operations of the schools and the District.

Independent judgment is necessary. Decisions made on an as-needed basis to establish operation of the office.

Requires regular contact with internal personnel within department. Verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required.

Requires regular contact with external personnel within department. Verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required. Prepare and Conduct Informational trainings for CCPS employees on payroll procedures and practices.

Create, recommends, implements and applies technology knowledge (spreadsheets, word processing, and database management) concepts to improve the effectiveness of the Department.

Constant (Daily) - to exercise the duty of care and protection of the health, safety, security, welfare, well-being, and best interests of the district's various stakeholders.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office setting.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Light lifting or carrying 20 lbs. or less

NOTE: This is a grade 22, 225 day position that pays for experience up to a Step 4.

Position Type: FULL TIME
Salary: $43,036 to $46,880 Paid based on salary scale

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
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