Payroll Specialist - Public School District | PERA & 403(b)

Mankato Area Public Schools; Mankato (KS); On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA Pension Plan

403(b) Employer Matching

Medical & Dental Coverage

Fully Paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Paid Leave: Vacation, Sick Leave, etc.

Paid Holidays

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Mankato Area Public Schools is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage the district's payroll functions. This is a full-time, 12-month non-affiliated position, starting as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of payroll and bookkeeping experience, preferably in a school or public agency setting, and strong math skills with proficiency in payroll software such as SMART-HR. Benefits include PERA, 403(b) with employer matching, medical/dental coverage, paid leave,

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least 3 years payroll and bookkeeping experience, preferably in school or public agency payroll.
• Ability to use office equipment and standard software used to process payrolls (e.g., SMART-HR).
• Basic math skills.
• Knowledge of Minnesota School Accounting System desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs the payroll functions of the school district.

Skills

High School Diploma

Payroll experience

Basic math skills

Office software proficiency

Minnesota School Accounting System

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

SMART-HR

Job description

Mankato Area Public Schools is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage the district's payroll functions. This is a full-time, 12-month non-affiliated position, starting as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of payroll and bookkeeping experience, preferably in a school or public agency setting, and strong math skills with proficiency in payroll software such as SMART-HR. Benefits include PERA, 403(b) with employer matching, medical/dental coverage, paid leave,