Senior Payroll Specialist

Washoe County School District; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PERS

Sick Leave & Vacation Pay

No waiting period on medical benefits

Job summary

The Washoe County School District is seeking a Payroll Specialist to perform paraprofessional accounting duties and payroll processing. The role may include lead responsibilities over a small team and requires knowledge of bookkeeping and payroll laws.

Key duties include verifying timesheets, maintaining tax and deduction records, and generating reports for audits and district needs. Strong analytical ability and initiative are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, procedures and terminology.
• Experience with payroll processes and tax/benefits deductions.
• Ability to research data, reconcile records and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Compile and interpret data for payroll processing and reporting.
• Input and verify timesheets across sites; handle deductions and corrections.
• Supervise records for taxes, retirement and other deductions; maintain accuracy.
• Assist in office procedures related to payroll for a department or program.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Education

Two-year degree in bookkeeping/accounting

Payroll knowledge

Job description

The Washoe County School District is seeking a Payroll Specialist to perform paraprofessional accounting duties and payroll processing. The role may include lead responsibilities over a small team and requires knowledge of bookkeeping and payroll laws.

Key duties include verifying timesheets, maintaining tax and deduction records, and generating reports for audits and district needs. Strong analytical ability and initiative are essential for success.