Payroll Specialist - Fairborn City Schools

Fairborn City Schools; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairborn City Schools in Fairborn, Ohio seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage district payroll operations. The role requires accuracy in data entry, strong knowledge of payroll systems, and adherence to state guidelines.

You will collaborate with district staff to ensure timely and correct payroll processing. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, prior Ohio public school payroll experience, and a careful, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; post-secondary training desirable.
• Ohio public school payroll experience preferred.
• Meets health requirements and has a clear criminal record.
• Proficient in data entry, spelling, proofreading and grammar.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Basic understanding of USAS and USPS.
• Attention to detail; able to perform repetitive tasks accurately.
• Strong interpersonal and multitasking skills.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Internal controls

USAS/USPS knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word Processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Payroll Specialist - Fairborn City Schools

Fairborn City Schools - Fairborn, Ohio

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Job Description

POSITION: PAYROLL SPECIALIST

DISTRICT: Fairborn City Schools

COUNTY: Greene

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 28, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exempt; highly competitive salary.
• High school diploma. Post secondary training is desirable.
• Ohio Public School payroll experience preferred
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record.
• Proficient in office protocol and the use of business equipment.
• Proficient in data entry, spelling, proofreading, and the correct use of grammar.
• Proficient in the use of personal computing software including word processing, spreadsheet and data base applications
• Basic understanding of the Uniform School Accounting System, (USAS) and Uniform School Payroll System (USPS).
• Ability to be attentive to detail and able to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy.
• General understanding of internal control system(s).
• Multitasking ability and strong interpersonal skills.

CONTACT: Kevin Philo, Treasurer, Fairborn City Schools
[e-mail]
937-878-3961, Ext. 1103

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping