Payroll Specialist - Administration (2026-2027)
Prosper ISD
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Job summary
Prosper ISD is seeking a Payroll Specialist to compile and prepare district payroll, ensure timely reporting, and manage related deposits under moderate supervision. The role requires attention to detail and accuracy in wage calculations and withholdings.
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of payroll accounting, and at least two years of payroll experience in a school environment. Strong data entry, organization, and customer service skills are essential.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic payroll accounting procedures
- Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
- Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
- Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance
- Ability to work with numbers in accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
- Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of and commitment to customer care principles
Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate district payroll for distribution to employees following established procedures.
- Receive and audit time sheets for all district employees. Calculate employee wages, salaries, hours worked, overtime pay, and determine withholdings, deductions, and net pay.
- Balance payroll earnings and deductions; initiate related transfers of funds and deposits.
- Maintain district payroll registers, employee payroll information, and other original documentation in an orderly and accurate manner in accordance with state, federal, and district requirements.
- Prepare and post all payroll changes including payroll deductions, salary changes, termination, and new employee information.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required including maintaining payroll and related files such as payroll records, absent-from-duty reports, and service records.
- Prepare and submit payroll reports and forms including those required by IRS, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Retirement System, FICA, Medicare, Texas New Hire Reporting, and Workers’ Compensation Commission.
- Work cooperatively with human resource department, principals, department heads, campus and department secretaries, and employees to ensure accuracy of information reported. Resolve payroll problems and inquiries.
- Respond to requests from financial institutions regarding verification of employment.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Skills
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Job description
Starting Date: Immediately
Minimum Salary: $49,549/Days: 224
Compile and prepare regular district payroll, including related reports and deposits. Work under moderate supervision to ensure accurate and timely preparation of payroll records according to prescribed procedures and regulations.
High school diploma or GED
Knowledge of basic payroll accounting procedures
Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance
Ability to work with numbers in accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of and commitment to customer care principles
Two years of payroll accounting experience in a school environment, preferred
1. Prepare accurate district payroll for distribution to employees following established procedures.
2. Receive and audit time sheets for all district employees. Calculate employee wages, salaries, hours worked, overtime pay, and determine withholdings, deductions, and net pay.
3. Balance payroll earnings and deductions; initiate related transfers of funds and deposits.
4. Maintain district payroll registers, employee payroll information, and other original documentation in an orderly and accurate manner in accordance with state, federal, and district requirements.
5. Prepare and post all payroll changes including payroll deductions, salary changes, termination, and new employee information. Records and Reports
6. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required including maintaining payroll and related files such as payroll records, absent-from-duty reports, and service records.
7. Prepare and submit payroll reports and forms including those required by Internal Revenue Service, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Retirement System, Federal Insurance Contributors’ Act (FICA), Medicare, Texas New Hire Reporting, and Workers’ Compensation Commission.
8. Work cooperatively with human resource department, principals, department heads, campus and department secretaries, and employees to ensure accuracy of information reported. Resolve payroll problems and inquiries.
9. Respond to requests from financial institutions regarding verification of employment.
10. Maintain confidentiality of information.
11. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
12. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
None.
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions to meet established deadlines; maintain emotional control under stress
Job ID: 5977316
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Starting Date: Immediately
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Position Type: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: $49,549/Days: 224
Compile and prepare regular district payroll, including related reports and deposits. Work under moderate supervision to ensure accurate and timely preparation of payroll records according to prescribed procedures and regulations.
High school diploma or GED
Knowledge of basic payroll accounting procedures
Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance
Ability to work with numbers in accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of and commitment to customer care principles
Two years of payroll accounting experience in a school environment, preferred
1. Prepare accurate district payroll for distribution to employees following established procedures.
2. Receive and audit time sheets for all district employees. Calculate employee wages, salaries, hours worked, overtime pay, and determine withholdings, deductions, and net pay.
3. Balance payroll earnings and deductions; initiate related transfers of funds and deposits.
4. Maintain district payroll registers, employee payroll information, and other original documentation in an orderly and accurate manner in accordance with state, federal, and district requirements.
5. Prepare and post all payroll changes including payroll deductions, salary changes, termination, and new employee information. Records and Reports
6. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required including maintaining payroll and related files such as payroll records, absent-from-duty reports, and service records.
7. Prepare and submit payroll reports and forms including those required by Internal Revenue Service, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Retirement System, Federal Insurance Contributors’ Act (FICA), Medicare, Texas New Hire Reporting, and Workers’ Compensation Commission.
8. Work cooperatively with human resource department, principals, department heads, campus and department secretaries, and employees to ensure accuracy of information reported. Resolve payroll problems and inquiries.
9. Respond to requests from financial institutions regarding verification of employment.
10. Maintain confidentiality of information.
11. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
12. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
None.
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions to meet established deadlines; maintain emotional control under stress
Position Type: Full-Time
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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