Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in the Administration Building seeks a Payroll Specialist to compile and prepare regular district payroll, ensuring accurate records and timely deposits. You will support payroll reports and coordinate with departments to resolve issues.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of payroll accounting, and strong data-entry skills with proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and word processing. Confidentiality and deadlines matter.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of basic payroll accounting procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records.
• Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing.
• Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance.
• Ability to work with numbers accurately and meet deadlines.
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate district payroll for distribution to employees following established procedures.
• Receive and audit time sheets; calculate wages, hours, overtime, withholdings, deductions, and net pay.
• Balance earnings and deductions; initiate related transfers and deposits.
• Maintain payroll registers and employee payroll information in compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and post payroll changes including deductions, salary changes, terminations, and new hires.
• Compile, maintain, and file payroll reports and related documents.
• Prepare reports for IRS, state agencies, and workers' compensation as required.
• Collaborate with HR, principals, and staff to ensure information accuracy; resolve payroll issues.
• Respond to verification requests from financial institutions; maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Auditing records

Data entry

Spreadsheet software

Database skills

Word processing

Keyboarding

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processing

Job description

Applitrack in the Administration Building seeks a Payroll Specialist to compile and prepare regular district payroll, ensuring accurate records and timely deposits. You will support payroll reports and coordinate with departments to resolve issues.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of payroll accounting, and strong data-entry skills with proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and word processing. Confidentiality and deadlines matter.