Payroll Specialist III – Education Finance

Suffolk Public Schools; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Public Schools is seeking an Accounting Technician III (Payroll) to perform payroll processing, deductions, and related records under supervision. This role handles semi-monthly payroll, timesheets, and reports with meticulous accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with bookkeeping coursework and experience in payroll and financial records; familiarity with PowerSchool, LINQ, and Microsoft/Google tools is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site role in Suffolk, VA.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of payroll system and bookkeeping terminology.
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions and prepare complex financial records.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with staff and public.
• Experience handling payroll and related records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Audit full-time and part-time payroll.
• Prepare and maintain payroll records and reports.
• Process semi-monthly payroll and input contracts, pay changes, and deductions.
• Verify and enter hours, garnishments, and tax withholdings.
• Prepare federal/state electronic transmittals and required reports.

Skills

Bookkeeping terms

Written instructions

Interpersonal skills

Financial reporting

Education

HS diploma with bookkeeping coursework

Tools

PowerSchool

LINQ

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Suffolk Public Schools is seeking an Accounting Technician III (Payroll) to perform payroll processing, deductions, and related records under supervision. This role handles semi-monthly payroll, timesheets, and reports with meticulous accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with bookkeeping coursework and experience in payroll and financial records; familiarity with PowerSchool, LINQ, and Microsoft/Google tools is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site role in Suffolk, VA.