Payroll & Records Clerk - School District (Full-Time)

Sweet Home Central School District; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweet Home Central School District is seeking a Payroll Clerk for a full-time, 12-month position with a confidential status stipend. The role focuses on maintaining payroll records, preparing reports, and managing roster cards in a suburban school district.

Responsibilities include processing electronic timesheets, handling deductions, and supporting payroll documentation procedures under supervision. Prior payroll or accounting experience and school district background are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus three years of general office experience, including payroll or financial records.
• Payroll and/or accounting experience preferred.
• School district experience also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compiles payroll figures and records deductions (taxes, social security, retirement, insurance).
• Prepares regular state and local payroll reports.
• Posts roster entries for appointments, salary increases, promotions, resignations, terminations, etc.

Skills

Payroll administration

Clerical work

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic timesheets

Payroll software

Job description

Sweet Home Central School District is seeking a Payroll Clerk for a full-time, 12-month position with a confidential status stipend. The role focuses on maintaining payroll records, preparing reports, and managing roster cards in a suburban school district.

Responsibilities include processing electronic timesheets, handling deductions, and supporting payroll documentation procedures under supervision. Prior payroll or accounting experience and school district background are preferred.