Payroll Specialist - Nutrition Services

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support nutrition services payroll operations. The role requires basic accounting skills and at least a high school diploma, with three years payroll experience preferred.

Responsibilities include maintaining payroll records, meeting deadlines, calculating various accruals, and responding to payroll inquiries. The position reports to the Assistant Director Nutrition Services, HR and is based on-site in Houston.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient with PC, Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet and department apps.
• Three years payroll experience preferred; basic accounting skills.
• Ability to communicate with diverse internal and external publics.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Review, correct and maintain payroll records using automated timekeeping.
• Meet department and payroll deadlines.
• Calculate vacation time, weighted averages, and other calculations.
• Process leave requests and transfer them to the period totals report.
• Track absences to comply with district policy.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll files.
• Communicate with the District payroll office on updates and changes.
• Prepare payroll adjustment reports and overtime reports.
• Input schedules to the automated timekeeping system.
• Assist with incentive program compensation.
• Answer payroll inquiries from hourly employees.

Skills

Basic accounting

Payroll

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Timekeeping system

Job description

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support nutrition services payroll operations. The role requires basic accounting skills and at least a high school diploma, with three years payroll experience preferred.

Responsibilities include maintaining payroll records, meeting deadlines, calculating various accruals, and responding to payroll inquiries. The position reports to the Assistant Director Nutrition Services, HR and is based on-site in Houston.