District Payroll Specialist: Precision Pay & Compliance

Young World Physical Education; Carlisle (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Community School District is seeking a District Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, tax forms, and direct deposit information for district employees. The role collaborates with the School Business Official and district staff to ensure accurate payments and year-end reporting.

Qualified candidates have relevant education, strong Excel skills, and confidentiality. Bachelor’s degree preferred; payroll experience and familiarity with Software Unlimited are pluses.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-secondary education with coursework in business, math, accounting, bookkeeping or other related area preferred.
• Knowledge of the school system structure, policies and procedures.
• Proficient computer skills to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office & Google Drive.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work within a team setting with multiple contributors on projects.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and the ability to multitask.
• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills.
• Cleared criminal, child and adult abuse background checks.

Responsibilities

• Processes payroll information in accordance with established employment agreements, assuring accurate coding and funds distribution for timely and accurate payment of district employees.
• Balance the monthly payroll.
• Assumes responsibility for knowledge of federal and state wages and hour law, and related regulations.
• Coordinates with other district personnel to establish and maintain employee contracts, federal and state tax forms, and direct deposit information.
• Prepares and distributes annual tax information (i.e. W-2 statements).
• Responds to requests for verification of employment.
• Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions for the purpose of providing direction for meeting the district's payroll objectives.
• Assists the business manager with fiscal year end and end of calendar year reports.
• Manages employee files, transcripts, and lane changes.
• Cooperates with the auditors retained by the district.
• Attends required training programs.
• Performs other duties as delegated by the Business Manager.

Skills

Post-secondary education

School system knowledge

MS Office & Google Drive

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Background checks

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Payroll and/or Accounts Payable experience

Software Unlimited experience

Tools

Software Unlimited

Job description

Carlisle Community School District is seeking a District Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, tax forms, and direct deposit information for district employees. The role collaborates with the School Business Official and district staff to ensure accurate payments and year-end reporting.

Qualified candidates have relevant education, strong Excel skills, and confidentiality. Bachelor’s degree preferred; payroll experience and familiarity with Software Unlimited are pluses.