Payroll Officer

CRISP COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CRISP COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM is seeking a Payroll Clerk to assure smooth operation of a well-organized payroll office. You will maintain accurate records, process payroll, and handle local, state, and federal reporting with attention to accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires a High School Diploma with 4 years payroll experience; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office and Excel is essential for daily tasks and reporting.

Qualifications

• Educational Level: High School Diploma and 4 years payroll experience, office practices required.
• Proficiency Skills: Written and oral communication skills, ability to operate office machinery and deal with multiple tasks, computer competence, typing and proof reading skills.
• Personal Skills: Pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, physical skills and stamina to perform essential duties.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office and Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Calculates and reconciles all payrolls, including maintaining employee leave accruals and leave balances, and assisting with leave-related reporting.
• Prepares reports and checks for proper agencies covering all deductions.
• Enters, calculates and completes reports for all wage garnishments.
• Prepares and reports all quarterly and annually state, federal, and other agency returns such as taxes, W2, 941, etc.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing

Proofreading

Spreadsheet proficiency

Office equipment

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

4 years payroll experience

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Databases

Job description

Primary Function

Assures the smooth and efficient operation of a well-organized payroll office in a friendly and professional manner. Maintains accurate and updated records necessary for prompt and accurate handling of all payroll matters and local, state and federal reporting.

Reports To: Finance Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Primary Function

Assures the smooth and efficient operation of a well-organized payroll office in a friendly and professional manner. Maintains accurate and updated records necessary for prompt and accurate handling of all payroll matters and local, state and federal reporting.

Requirements

Educational Level: High School Diploma and 4 years payroll experience, office practices required. Bachelor Degree in a related field preferred.

Proficiency Skills: Written and oral communication skills, ability to operate office machinery and deal with multiple tasks, computer competence, typing and proof reading skills.

Personal Skills: Pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, physical skills and stamina to perform essential duties.

Proficiency in Microsoft office and Excel is required.

Salary: CCSS Classified Salary Schedule A19, 12 months Link to the Classified Salary schedule: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2545/Ccsd/22be32c5-e876-48cf-9afd-bf53e0becef0/2027-Salary-Schedules-Classified-approved-06302026.pdf?disposition=inline (Steps are awarded with verifiable experience on the former employer's letterhead). Works 240 days/year. Yearly salary is determined by multiplying the hourly pay rate by the number of work days. That total is then divided by 12 months.

GENERAL

• Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance. Number of annual absences to date:
• Ensures primary workstation and responsibilities are covered at all times during the working day.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in typing and word processing skills as applicable to job responsibilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in spreadsheet applications as applicable to job responsibilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in database applications as applicable to job responsibilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of internet and email as applicable to job responsibilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of other computer applications as applicable to job responsibilities.
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of office machinery as applicable to job responsibilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the development, revision and production of documents, reports, forms, and materials.
• Maintains and manages files, records, office supplies, materials and equipment in an appropriate, accessible and current manner, including records necessary for reporting and accountability.
• Demonstrates appropriate verbal, written and telephone communication skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in drafting written correspondence, answers correspondence received by and on behalf of the supervisor as requested.
• Demonstrates accurate and consistent proof reading skills.
• Receives and returns telephone calls on behalf of the supervisor as requested using high standards of telephone techniques.
• Greets visitors in a courteous and professional manner; provides information and handles routine business associated with a busy, productive and smoothly run office.
• Acts in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude towards the public and colleagues; adheres to cultural diversity guidelines, and exhibits the fundamentals of good public/customer service.
• Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material; adheres to chain of command.
• Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities.
• Maintains and improves knowledge and skills to promote proficiency in the operations of an organized, modern, updated and efficient office.
• Participates in workshops and staff development activities and applies what is learned to the job; accepts new challenges in a professional manner.
• Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities; performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
• Exhibits time on task and a flexible, cooperative, progressive and hard working attitude and style. Limits personal business and phone calls to a minimum during work hours.
• Supervises and evaluates personnel assigned to the department.
• Calculates and reconciles all payrolls, including maintaining employee leave accruals and leave balances, and assisting with leave-related reporting.
• Prepares reports and checks for proper agencies covering all deductions.
• Enters, calculates and completes reports for all wage garnishments.
• Prepares and reports all quarterly and annually state, federal, and other agency returns such as taxes, W2, 941, etc.
• Prints, sorts and distributes payroll checks.
• Calculates and processes deduction payments to appropriate vendors in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains records necessary for and prepares electronic transmissions of TRS, etc. in an accurate and timely manner.
• Oversees the maintenance of payroll files.
• Assists employees with payroll questions and paperwork.
• Demonstrates loyalty to the school, school system and administrators.
• Enhances the climate of the building and the morale of colleagues.
• Works with school payroll personnel to ensure proper crediting of timesheets and overtime.
• Performs other duties as requested.