District Payroll Specialist — Accurate & Compliant

Young World Physical Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborn Elementary District is seeking a Payroll Specialist for the District Office in Phoenix, AZ. The role handles biweekly payroll, timekeeping interfaces, and payroll-related recordkeeping in a safety-sensitive environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of payroll or accounting experience, knowledge of US and AZ labor laws, and proficiency with automated payroll software. High school diploma required; Associate's degree preferred. Evening/weekend work possible.

Qualifications

• Principles and practices of payroll processing.
• Budgeting and accounting principles and practices.
• Automated payroll processing software.
• US and AZ Labor Law requirements.
• Current and new USFR requirements.
• Current office practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Processes biweekly district payroll in accordance with district policies and local, state, and federal requirements.
• Interfaces automated time keeping system with payroll system.
• Maintains complete and compliant records for all payroll transactions.
• Reconciles and updates employees leave bank accruals, usage and balances.
• Reconciles payroll deductions to vendor billings for accuracy.
• Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to the Payroll/Accounting Manager.
• Attends professional development meetings and other trainings as required; provides training to district staff on payroll procedures as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

Automated payroll software

Job description

Osborn Elementary District is seeking a Payroll Specialist for the District Office in Phoenix, AZ. The role handles biweekly payroll, timekeeping interfaces, and payroll-related recordkeeping in a safety-sensitive environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of payroll or accounting experience, knowledge of US and AZ labor laws, and proficiency with automated payroll software. High school diploma required; Associate's degree preferred. Evening/weekend work possible.