Lead Payroll Technician

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

Job summary

Great Falls Public Schools in Great Falls, MT seeks an accounting-focused Payroll Clerk responsible for processing monthly and semi-monthly payrolls, fund accounting, wage garnishments, and pension reports. A high school diploma and accounting coursework are required, with payroll experience preferred.

Proficiency in 10-key data entry and strong Excel and Outlook skills are essential. This full-time position is based in District Offices and offers steady daily responsibilities and opportunities

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; accounting coursework preferred.
• Two years payroll experience preferred.
• Proficiency in 10-key data entry.
• Excel and Outlook experience required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

10-key data entry

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma required, post high school education preferred, with course work in double-entry accounting;
• Two years' payroll experience preferred;
• Proficiency at 10-key data entry;
• Attention to detail and organizational skills required;
• Excel And Outlook Experience Required.
• 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;

Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

LOCATION: District OfficesBuilding

SALARY: $60,570.00 Per Year

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled