Payroll Specialist

Mankato Area Public Schools; Mankato (KS); On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA Pension Plan

403(b) Employer Matching

Medical & Dental Coverage

Fully Paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Paid Leave: Vacation, Sick Leave, etc.

Paid Holidays

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Mankato Area Public Schools is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage the district's payroll functions. This is a full-time, 12-month non-affiliated position, starting as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of payroll and bookkeeping experience, preferably in a school or public agency setting, and strong math skills with proficiency in payroll software such as SMART-HR. Benefits include PERA, 403(b) with employer matching, medical/dental coverage, paid leave,

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least 3 years payroll and bookkeeping experience, preferably in school or public agency payroll.
• Ability to use office equipment and standard software used to process payrolls (e.g., SMART-HR).
• Basic math skills.
• Knowledge of Minnesota School Accounting System desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs the payroll functions of the school district.

Skills

High School Diploma

Payroll experience

Basic math skills

Office software proficiency

Minnesota School Accounting System

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

SMART-HR

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Mankato Area Public Schools

Mankato Area Public Schools has a position available as Payroll Specialist beginning as soon as possible. This is a full-time, 8 hours per day/5 days per week, 12-month non-affiliated position.

Job Summary

Performs the payroll functions of the school district.

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma
• At least 3 years previous bookkeeping and payroll experience, preferably in school or other public agency payroll accounting
• Ability to efficiently use office equipment and typical productivity software, databases or customized systems/applications used within the district for processing payrolls (i.e., SMART-HR).
• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of Minnesota School Accounting System desirable

Qualifications Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred

Rate of Pay

$62,830-$66,950

Eligible Employee Benefits include

• Public Employer's Retirement Association (PERA) Pension Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Savings with Employer Matching Program
• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Fully Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Paid Leave: Vacation, Sick Leave, Emergency, and Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Application deadline

November 6, 2026, or until filled. This position will be filled on the basis of the experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations. For further information, contact Amanda Heilman, Director of Business Services at 507-387-3167.