Payroll Operations Lead

Community Independent School District; Nevada (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Independent School District is seeking a Payroll Coordinator in the district's Nevada, Texas office. The role directs daily payroll activities and ensures compliance with state and federal laws while processing payroll in a timely manner.

The ideal candidate will have an associate or bachelor’s degree (preferred), strong knowledge of payroll accounting, and at least 3 years of high-responsibility payroll experience, with excellent numerical accuracy and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements relating to payroll issues and reports
• Knowledge of payroll accounting and auditing principles
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency skills in keyboarding and file maintenance
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
• Experience: 3 years payroll experience at a high level of responsibility

Responsibilities

• Direct and control payroll preparation and production, including regular, special, and supplemental payrolls.
• Develop and implement payroll procedures to ensure timely processing of payroll and the applicable payment of all benefits and payroll deductions.
• Ensure accuracy of payroll data input and calculations, balancing each payroll prior to check disbursement.
• Control payment of all liabilities generated through payroll, including taxes, TRS deposits, insurance.
• Coordinate payroll operations with other accounting and data processing units, confer with other administrative and technical staff regarding changes and new systems, and participate in developing, implementing, and testing procedures.
• Process and resolve direct deposit and other banking interactions.
• Interface with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding payroll-related issues.
• Work cooperatively with human resources and business services to process hiring, leave, terminations, and other employment-related issues.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including auditable records.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Accounting and auditing

Communication skills

Keyboarding

Spreadsheets & databases

Numerical accuracy

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Community Independent School District is seeking a Payroll Coordinator in the district's Nevada, Texas office. The role directs daily payroll activities and ensures compliance with state and federal laws while processing payroll in a timely manner.

The ideal candidate will have an associate or bachelor’s degree (preferred), strong knowledge of payroll accounting, and at least 3 years of high-responsibility payroll experience, with excellent numerical accuracy and communication skills.