Payroll Specialist — Kronos & Compliance

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Clerical/Technical Support professional to assist the Payroll Manager in setting up and maintaining data for the district's automated payroll system, ensuring compliance with IRS, state, Social Security, and TRS guidelines. The role requires strong data entry skills, accuracy in accounting and budgeting processes, and the ability to handle confidential information.

You will support Kronos timekeeping and payroll reporting, with responsibility for timely paycheck

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma /Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• Experience: Successful experience in the accounting and budgeting process.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and maintaining data in the Kronos Timekeeping System.
• Prepare monthly TRS report for employment of retired members.
• Set up pay and deduction information for all full and part-time employees.
• Setting up and maintaining leave day balances for attendance.
• Verifying all salaries for each employee at the beginning of each school year.
• Keep abreast of all government updates and changes regarding pay information and guidelines.
• Make payroll information available to auditors.
• Help with preparation of W-2's.
• Distribute checks each payday.
• Implement direct deposit and credit union personal business transactions for all full time employees.
• Process sensitive information with complete confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public school accounting

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

IRS statutes

TRS statutes

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Kronos Timekeeping System

Job description

Applitrack is seeking a Clerical/Technical Support professional to assist the Payroll Manager in setting up and maintaining data for the district's automated payroll system, ensuring compliance with IRS, state, Social Security, and TRS guidelines. The role requires strong data entry skills, accuracy in accounting and budgeting processes, and the ability to handle confidential information.

You will support Kronos timekeeping and payroll reporting, with responsibility for timely paycheck