School Payroll Specialist - Detail-Oriented, Pay Expert

Memspa; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-family health benefits

Dental, life, and vision coverage

Job summary

Mattawan Consolidated Schools is seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate district payroll operations. The role reports to the Business Manager and manages regular and special payroll runs at the Central Office Administration Building.

Responsibilities include entering rate changes, processing timekeeping data, generating EFT payments, and ensuring W-2/W-3/941 compliance. Candidates should have strong Excel skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to handle

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately process high-volume payroll while meeting strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll laws, regulations, tax reporting requirements, garnishments, levies, and payroll deductions.
• Knowledge of MPSERS/ORS reporting requirements or ability to learn them.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with payroll reconciliation and general ledger entries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll systems and processes for regular and special runs.
• Enter contract and hourly rate changes as prepared by HR.
• Process payroll from automated timekeeping systems and prepare EFT payments.
• Prepare and review payroll journal entries and related tax/retirement reporting.
• Ensure proper W-2/W-3/941 forms and compliance for multiple bargaining units.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll processing

Excel proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Computerized payroll systems

Job description

Mattawan Consolidated Schools is seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate district payroll operations. The role reports to the Business Manager and manages regular and special payroll runs at the Central Office Administration Building.

Responsibilities include entering rate changes, processing timekeeping data, generating EFT payments, and ensuring W-2/W-3/941 compliance. Candidates should have strong Excel skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to handle