School Payroll Specialist — Finance & HR

Alamogordo Public Schools; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamogordo Public Schools is seeking a Payroll Specialist in the Business and Finance department to manage payroll processes for 234-day calendar employees and the district workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma with preferred associate degree in accounting/finance, plus at least two years of payroll or related financial experience, and familiarity with Tyler School ERP Pro or similar systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred.
• At least two years payroll, bookkeeping, accounting, or closely related financial transaction experience.
• Working proficiency with spreadsheets, numerical calculations, and confidential record keeping.
• Ability to meet recurring deadlines and accurately process detailed information.
• Experience with school payroll, multi-calendar employees, substitute compensation, or employee deductions.
• Experience with Tyler School ERP Pro or a comparable ERP/payroll application.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data validation

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Tyler School ERP Pro

Job description

Alamogordo Public Schools is seeking a Payroll Specialist in the Business and Finance department to manage payroll processes for 234-day calendar employees and the district workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma with preferred associate degree in accounting/finance, plus at least two years of payroll or related financial experience, and familiarity with Tyler School ERP Pro or similar systems.