Payroll Specialist

Blue Ridge District Office; Lakeside (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge School District in Lakeside, AZ seeks a Payroll Specialist to handle complex payroll and related accounting for district employees. This role ensures accuracy, confidentiality, and timely processing, while complying with federal/state laws and Arizona retirement requirements.

Responsibilities include processing bi-weekly payroll, reviewing timesheets, deductions, and preparing reports for auditors and administration. Strong customer service and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with computerized payroll systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws is desirable.
• Strong accuracy and confidentiality in payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Review timesheets, leave reports, stipends, and supplemental pay.
• Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, and adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records per laws and district policies.
• Prepare payroll reports for administration and auditors.
• Assist with ASRS reporting and year-end payroll tasks.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and coordinate with HR.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5927823

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 28, 2026

Job Description

Payroll Specialist

Department: District Office / Payroll

Reports To: Business Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Calendar: 12 Month

Position Summary

The Payroll Specialist performs complex payroll and related accounting functions to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for district employees. This position is responsible for maintaining payroll records, processing employee compensation and deductions, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, Arizona retirement requirements, and district policies, and providing excellent customer service to employees regarding payroll matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and within established timelines.
• Review and verify timesheets, leave reports, extra-duty assignments, stipends, and supplemental pay.
• Calculate wages, overtime, leave balances, deductions, and other compensation adjustments.
• Maintain employee payroll records in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Process voluntary and mandatory payroll deductions, including taxes, insurance, retirement contributions, garnishments, and other authorized deductions.
• Ensure compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), IRS regulations, Arizona state laws, and district policies.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for district administration, auditors, and governmental agencies.
• Reconcile payroll records and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with preparation and submission of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) reporting.
• Answer employee questions regarding payroll, earnings statements, leave balances, deductions, and compensation.
• Coordinate payroll activities with Human Resources regarding new hires, terminations, transfers, and employee status changes.
• Assist in preparation of year-end payroll activities, including quarterly payroll tax reporting, W-2 and 1095-C processing.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
• Support annual financial and payroll audits.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Payroll processing principles and practices.
• Federal and state wage and hour laws.
• Arizona State Retirement System reporting requirements.
• Payroll software and financial management systems.
• Accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• School district policies and procedures.

Ability to:

• Maintain accuracy while processing large volumes of data.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze payroll discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Maintain confidential information.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Meet strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience.
• Experience with computerized payroll systems.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Arizona public school district payroll.
• Experience with school district finance and payroll systems.
• Knowledge of ASRS reporting requirements.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.50 to $18.24 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Courtney Hoffmeyer , Business Manager
• Blue Ridge District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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