AR/Payroll Specialist

Central Falls School District; Central Falls (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Retirement/State pension

Generous PTO

Job summary

Central Falls School District is seeking an AR/Payroll Specialist to manage payroll for all district staff. The role focuses on accurate processing, benefits and deductions, and ensuring timely deposits and employee portal updates.

The candidate will work closely with Finance and HR to resolve discrepancies, while maintaining confidentiality and high data integrity. This is a 12-month, salaried, non-union position with benefits and PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (Finance/Accounting) required or equivalent.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• Considerable experience in the payroll field.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for the district's salaried and hourly employees.
• Perform banking activities for direct deposits and related records.
• Publish payroll to the employee portal and handle deductions.
• Maintain accuracy of payroll and attendance records including taxes and benefits.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure correct payroll adjustments and reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Customer service

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

HRIS system

Bilingual (preferred)

In-person work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

HRIS system

Job description

Central Falls School District Central Falls School District - Central Falls, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

AR/Payroll Specialist

Central Falls School District Central Falls School District - Central Falls, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5905607
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Central Falls School District welcomes applications for the position of AR/Payroll Specialist. In this position, the Specialist is responsible for providing high-quality customer service, which involves paying employees, tracking hours worked, and calculating employees' pay. The candidate will also have a strong grasp of the interrelations between finance and human resources, coupled with good problem-solving skills to detect errors that may develop with technology, or human errors from employees and managers.

Position Specifics:

• This is a 12-month salaried non union position. Position includes benefits, retirement/state pension, and generous PTO
• Continue streamlining the Payroll Function and be a vital part of the digital transformation.
• Responsible for processing of the district payroll, including all salaried and hourly employees
• Perform banking activities for direct deposits, vendor deduction payments, submission of related records, and publishing of payroll to employee portal
• Make necessary payroll adjustments regarding pay in conjunction with HR
• Manage electronic employee timesheets to issue additional pay for each pay period
• Assist school staff with correct accounting of time.
• Review pay information prior to payroll run to ensure accuracy (verify against electronic records)
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy in payroll and attendance records for employees, including pay rates, transfers, promotions, taxes, insurance, dues, retirements and annuities.
• Make necessary payroll adjustments regarding pay, benefits, deductions, etc.
• Serve a resource to HR for all forms submitted Municipal Employment Retirement System (MERS) and Employment Retirement System of Rhode Island (ERSRI) – (i.e., retirement, terminations).
• (MERS) and Employment Retirement System of Rhode Island (ERSRI) – (i.e., retirement, terminations).
• Assist in the preparation of reports for local, state and federal agencies. (ACA)
• Ensure compliance with IRS, State and other legislative actions and assist auditors in finding and interpreting district information.
• Process all forms submitted Municipal Employment Retirement System (MERS) and Employment Retirement System of Rhode Island (ERSRI) – (i.e., retirement).
• Work with the Finance Team and Human Resources in maintaining the district wide Enterprise Resource System.
• Assist in preparation of salary projections for budget and negotiations purposes.
• Become knowledgeable of the Union and non-union contract provisions for faculty and staff.
• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data
• Prepare bills, invoices
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues
• Such other responsibilities as may from time to be assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and/or Superintendent

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Administration > Business/Finance

Job Requirements

• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (concentrating in Finance, Accounting, or similar field).
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
  • Considerable experience in the payroll field.
  • Outstanding Customer Service Skills
  • A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Effective attention to detail
  • Respond to payroll issues in a timely manner.
  • Ability to prioritize is essential
  • Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills
  • Aptitude for numeric calculations and interpretations
  • 10-key by touch
  • Technology Savvy-Knowledge of financial software programs and strong Microsoft Excel
  • Accounting experience (preferred)
  • Bilingual (preferred)
  • Ability to work in person primarily
  • High regard for confidentiality
  • Team oriented
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Hannah Rivers , Interim CFO
• 934 Dexter Street
• 934 Dexter St.
• Central Falls, Rhode Island 02863
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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