Accounting Technician II (Payroll)

Suffolk Public Schools; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Public Schools is seeking an Accounting Technician II (Payroll) to manage payroll processing, deductions, and related financial records at the School Administrative Offices in Suffolk, Virginia. The role reports to the Supervisor of Payroll and supports auditors and year-end activities.

Ideal candidates will have payroll system knowledge, bookkeeping experience, and strong computer skills. This full-time position offers growth within the school district and coordination with LINQ ESP and

Qualifications

• This position requires a high school diploma with bookkeeping/accounting coursework.
• Experience maintaining payroll and financial records is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of payroll systems and benefit programs.
• Ability to prepare complex financial records and reports.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain payroll and related records and files; prepare reports.
• Process semi-monthly payroll; input contracts, pay changes, transfers, and deductions.
• Verify and enter additional hours, garnishments, tax withholdings, and other deductions.
• Prepare spreadsheets for payroll verification and reports.
• Meet with new hires to explain payroll procedures when required.
• Prepare electronic fund transfers and required reports and forms.
• Assist auditors and balance with supervisor for month/year end.

Skills

Payroll system knowledge

Bookkeeping

Accounting principles

Office procedures

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma with bookkeeping coursework

Tools

LINQ ESP

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

Accounting Technician II (Payroll)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5926200

Application Deadline: Sep 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

1431 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN II (PAYROLL)
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Performs difficult technical work in the processing of the payroll and employee deductions; does related work
as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Supervisor of Payroll.
This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible
amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, grasping and repetitive
motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word;
hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for
preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and
thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse
environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

• Preparing and maintaining payroll and related records and files; preparing reports.
• Processes semi-monthly payroll; inputs new contracts, pay changes, transfers, docks, resignations,
  encumbrances and account distributions; inputs stipend information for no planning period, athletics,
  extra-curricular duties, department heads, etc.;
• Verifies and enters additional hours timesheets, miscellaneous pay, workers’ compensations docks,
  garnishments, child support, tax liens, bankruptcy deductions, tax withholdings, etc.;
• Prepares a variety of spreadsheets used for payroll verification;
• Meets with new hires; explains payroll procedures when required;
• Prepares federal and state electronic transmittal of funds; prepares, maintains and generates a variety
  of required reports, forms and spreadsheets;
• Prepares complex computer reports used to project and analyze expenditures and proposals;
• Works with Senior Accountant regarding general ledger and all journal entries;
• Assists and prepares information for auditors;
• Prepares and maintains employees’ use of school board vehicle benefit tax;
• Works with all Financial Software including Microsoft, Google, SmartFind and LINQ;.
• Responsible for all leave including balances, accruals, cancellations, corrections and downloading
  data;
• Works with Virginia Short Term Disability and Long Term as related to VRS Hybrid;
• Works with all extra hours through LINQ Portal;
• Responsible for all other deductions such as United Way, SEF and EAS;
• Works on keying entries regarding salary scales;
• Responsible for substitute pay;
• Produces various videos for entering additional hours;
• Assists with balancing with the Supervisor/Coordinator for month and Year end;
• Helps to train bookkeepers and Admin on LINQ ESP entries with leave/time;
• Maintains job/account codes for additional duties;
• Performs related tasks as required and assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of
every task or responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the school payroll system and benefit program administration; thorough knowledge
of bookkeeping terminology and methods; general knowledge of accounting theory and principles, and their
application to the accounting transactions of the area assigned; general knowledge of standard office
procedures, practices and equipment; skill in the use of computer equipment; ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with associates and the general public; ability to follow detailed and written
instructions; ability to prepare complex financial records and reports.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by
course work in bookkeeping and accounting and considerable experience involving the maintenance of
payroll and financial records.

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

AA/EOE STATEMENT

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

JOB REVISION INFORMATION

Revised: 09/2026

Created:

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $62,629 to $80,309 Per Year

Job Categories:

Administration > Business/Finance

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• School Administrative Offices
• Suffolk, Virginia 23434
• Phone: [phone]

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