School Payroll Specialist - District-wide

Amesbury Public Schools; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amesbury Public Schools in Amesbury, MA seeks a Payroll Clerk to manage accurate and timely payroll for teachers and staff. Immediate starting date with full-time schedule and competitive salary.

The role reports to the Director of Finance and Operations and requires 3–5 years payroll experience, proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office, and a Bachelor degree preferred. Candidates must be a US resident or eligible to work in the US.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll experience.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Understanding of accounting principles and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Accurate and timely payroll for all district employees (salaried, hourly, substitutes).
• Data entry for hours worked, salary adjustments, stipends, overtime, and retroactive payments.
• Management of payroll deductions, tax withholdings, and garnishments.

Skills

Payroll experience

Google Suite

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Discretion & confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amesbury Public Schools in Amesbury, MA seeks a Payroll Clerk to manage accurate and timely payroll for teachers and staff. Immediate starting date with full-time schedule and competitive salary.

The role reports to the Director of Finance and Operations and requires 3–5 years payroll experience, proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office, and a Bachelor degree preferred. Candidates must be a US resident or eligible to work in the US.