Accounting Technician III Payroll

Suffolk Public Schools; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Public Schools is seeking an Accounting Technician III (Payroll) to perform payroll processing, deductions, and related records under supervision. This role handles semi-monthly payroll, timesheets, and reports with meticulous accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with bookkeeping coursework and experience in payroll and financial records; familiarity with PowerSchool, LINQ, and Microsoft/Google tools is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site role in Suffolk, VA.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of payroll system and bookkeeping terminology.
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions and prepare complex financial records.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with staff and public.
• Experience handling payroll and related records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Audit full-time and part-time payroll.
• Prepare and maintain payroll records and reports.
• Process semi-monthly payroll and input contracts, pay changes, and deductions.
• Verify and enter hours, garnishments, and tax withholdings.
• Prepare federal/state electronic transmittals and required reports.

Skills

Bookkeeping terms

Written instructions

Interpersonal skills

Financial reporting

Education

HS diploma with bookkeeping coursework

Tools

PowerSchool

LINQ

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Accounting Technician III Payroll

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Job Details

Job ID: 5892151

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE
1471 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN III (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

• Responsible for auditing full-time and part-time payroll;
• 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 required reports, forms and spreadsheets;
• Prepares complex computer reports used to project and analyze expenditures and proposals;
• Works with Senior Accountants 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, PowerSchool 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 PowerSchool, Portal and LINQ;
• Responsible for all deductions and rules and regulations for summer pay;
• Responsible for all other deductions such as United Way, SEF and EAS;
• Works closely with the Payroll Supervisor regarding salary scales;
• Assists with balancing with the Supervisor for month and Year end;
• Serve as backup for Accounting Technician I and II
• 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 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:
Created: 07/2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $69,056 to $88,608 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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