Advanced Payroll Specialist & Compliance Lead

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PERS Retirement

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Washoe County School District is seeking a Payroll Specialist to perform paraprofessional accounting duties in payroll data preparation, maintenance and reporting. The role may lead a small team of clerical staff and requires knowledge of payroll laws and accurate data processing across district sites.

Responsibilities include compiling data for payroll processing, inputting timesheets, reconciling deductions, and producing routine and special reports for auditors.

Qualifications

• Experience in paraprofessional accounting duties related to payroll data preparation and reporting.
• Understanding of state and federal employment laws affecting payroll.
• Ability to supervise clerical staff and coordinate payroll-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and interprets data for payroll processing and reports.
• Receives and verifies timesheets across district sites; maintains tax and deduction records.
• Supervises staff and maintains records for personnel, salaries, and expenditures.
• Provides guidance on payroll procedures and ensures compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Paraprofessional accounting

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Payroll law knowledge

Statistical reporting

Education

Two-year degree in bookkeeping/accounting

Tools

Computerized accounting systems

Job description

Washoe County School District is seeking a Payroll Specialist to perform paraprofessional accounting duties in payroll data preparation, maintenance and reporting. The role may lead a small team of clerical staff and requires knowledge of payroll laws and accurate data processing across district sites.

Responsibilities include compiling data for payroll processing, inputting timesheets, reconciling deductions, and producing routine and special reports for auditors.