District Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist

Hall County Schools; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall County Schools is seeking a detail-oriented payroll and accounts payable professional to manage payroll processing, ESS administration, and related accounting duties. The role supports approximately 4,200 employees and collaborates with Human Resources to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The successful candidate will handle payroll data accuracy, reporting, and compliance with district and regulatory guidelines, while maintaining strict confidentiality and providing training where needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in accounting or related field.
• Experience with payroll, accounts payable or related processing preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow district procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions and maintain employee payroll records.
• Administer the District's ESS system and assist employees with access and payroll questions.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on personnel actions for ~4,200 employees.
• Process accounts payable transactions and ensure timely payments.
• Provide payroll training and support to staff.
• Reconcile payments and general ledger balances.
• Maintain payroll tax with TRS and PSERS processes.
• Prepare calendar-year reports (W-2, 1099).
• Develop operational and financial reports as needed.
• Ensure confidentiality of financial information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounting principles

Organizational skills

Reporting

Written and verbal communication

Numerical accuracy

PC skills (Word, Excel)

Confidentiality

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

ESS system

Job description

Hall County Schools is seeking a detail-oriented payroll and accounts payable professional to manage payroll processing, ESS administration, and related accounting duties. The role supports approximately 4,200 employees and collaborates with Human Resources to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The successful candidate will handle payroll data accuracy, reporting, and compliance with district and regulatory guidelines, while maintaining strict confidentiality and providing training where needed.