Payroll Coordinator, District Operations

Tumwater School District; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 85,530 - 94,640; Full time

Job summary

Tumwater School District No. 33 is seeking a Payroll Coordinator in the District Office to manage payroll and leave data for district employees and vendors. This continuing, full-time role supports accurate monthly payments and regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or higher, payroll-focused experience in education, and a criminal history clearance. The position offers a regular schedule and benefits information is provided on request.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Payroll/Accounting experience in education preferred.
• AA degree or 5 years related experience preferred.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Compile and process employee payroll and leave data from multiple sources for monthly payments.
• Oversee payroll processing in coordination with Payroll and Benefits Coordinator.
• Prepare payments and reports to IRS, SSA and other agencies.
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Train staff on payroll/accounting systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and timelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate of Arts degree or 5 years relevant experience preferred

Tools

Excel

WESPaC/Qmlativ

RedRover

InformedK12

MS Word

Job description

Tumwater School District No. 33 is seeking a Payroll Coordinator in the District Office to manage payroll and leave data for district employees and vendors. This continuing, full-time role supports accurate monthly payments and regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or higher, payroll-focused experience in education, and a criminal history clearance. The position offers a regular schedule and benefits information is provided on request.