District Payroll Specialist | 12-Month, Full-Time

Pendergast Elementary School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pendergast Elementary School District in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Payroll Accountant for the District Office / Financial Services. This full-time, 12-month position starts immediately and reports to the Payroll Supervisor.

The role maintains payroll data, processes time sheets and payroll information, prepares reports, and ensures accurate fund distribution and compliance with federal, state and district requirements for timely employee payments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Social Security Card
• Proof of immunity to Measles and German Measles
• Valid picture ID
• Fingerprint/background clearance (upon employment)
• Job-related experience
• Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Maintains various payroll information (e.g. pay rates and records, leave records, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance
• Monitors employee status (e.g. leave time, work location, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate distribution of funds and payroll
• Prepares various reports for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
• Processes payroll information (e.g. time sheets, withholding information, etc.) for the purpose of updating information and/or authorizing timely payment
• Reconciles account balances (e.g. labor distribution, time sheets, leave, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and distribution of funds
• Researches discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation (e.g. time sheets, leave time, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing
• Responds to written and verbal inquiries (e.g. teachers, substitutes, government agencies, and/or staff) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required
• Supervises the overall activities of the payroll department for the purpose of ensuring efficient operation
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee

Skills

Planning

Organizing

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Pendergast Elementary School District in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Payroll Accountant for the District Office / Financial Services. This full-time, 12-month position starts immediately and reports to the Payroll Supervisor.

The role maintains payroll data, processes time sheets and payroll information, prepares reports, and ensures accurate fund distribution and compliance with federal, state and district requirements for timely employee payments.