Lead Payroll Specialist - District Operations

Great Falls Public Schools; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Falls Public Schools is seeking a Lead Payroll Technician to manage payroll processes within the District Offices Building.

The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and experience with payroll systems; duties include monthly and semi-monthly payroll processing, fund accounting, and reporting to unions and pension funds. Employment is full-time, 12 months, with an annual salary of $60,570.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; post high school education preferred.
• Course work in double-entry accounting.
• Two years' payroll experience preferred.
• Two years' experience in computerized business systems.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Excel and Outlook experience required.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly and semi-monthly payrolls.
• Fund accounting: receipting and general ledger maintenance.
• Process wage garnishments.
• Process tax-shelter annuities.
• Process and maintain reports to unions and pension funds.
• Process requests for verification of employment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Post high school education preferred

Course work in double-entry accounting

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Great Falls Public Schools is seeking a Lead Payroll Technician to manage payroll processes within the District Offices Building.

The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and experience with payroll systems; duties include monthly and semi-monthly payroll processing, fund accounting, and reporting to unions and pension funds. Employment is full-time, 12 months, with an annual salary of $60,570.