Payroll Specialist — Education Finance

Stanly County Schools; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanly County Schools is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage technical bookkeeping and payroll administration in the Finance Division. The role handles employee payroll records, payments, withholdings, and related personnel files, reporting to the Payroll Supervisor.

This 12-month, full-time position requires a two-year degree (or equivalent) and 1–2 years of payroll or accounting experience. Strong computer and MS Office skills are essential, with attention to confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• 1–2 years of experience in technical accounting or bookkeeping, preferably payroll.
• Ability to work accurately under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain payroll records and related payments and withholdings.
• Set up and update employee information in the payroll system.
• Distribute payroll checks and maintain salary tables.

Skills

Payroll processing

Financial recordkeeping

Microsoft Office

Education

Two-Year Associates Degree

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Stanly County Schools is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage technical bookkeeping and payroll administration in the Finance Division. The role handles employee payroll records, payments, withholdings, and related personnel files, reporting to the Payroll Supervisor.

This 12-month, full-time position requires a two-year degree (or equivalent) and 1–2 years of payroll or accounting experience. Strong computer and MS Office skills are essential, with attention to confidentiality and accuracy.