Payroll & Accounts Payable Clerk: Precise, Timely Pay

Young World Physical Education; Decatur (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur School District is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Payable Clerk for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time, classified position ensures accurate and timely payment of employees and vendors, reviews timesheets and invoices, and maintains payroll records.

You will process monthly payrolls in eFinance, transmit direct deposit information, coordinate with Benefits Coordinator, and assist bookkeepers. Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with school district data or payroll systems preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintains employee payroll information files, and records in both written and electronic formats ensuring accuracy and providing up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Processes regular monthly and special payrolls in eFinance, including printing payroll checks, and direct deposit vouchers.
• Maintain knowledge of coding and processes within all payroll-related software.
• Performs other payroll tasks to include data entry of hourly staff, calculating blended rates, overtime, verifying leave pay and deductions.
• Researches and edits discrepancies of payroll data to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing.
• Prepares direct deposit information for transmission and transmits direct deposit information in a timely manner.
• Submits deduction reports to the Director of Accounting and the Benefits Coordinator.
• Coordinates with the Benefits Coordinator to ensure benefit and investment deductions are correct and deducted for each applicable employee.
• Provides assistance and support to all bookkeepers in the district.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Decatur School District is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Payable Clerk for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time, classified position ensures accurate and timely payment of employees and vendors, reviews timesheets and invoices, and maintains payroll records.

You will process monthly payrolls in eFinance, transmit direct deposit information, coordinate with Benefits Coordinator, and assist bookkeepers. Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle