Senior Payroll Specialist – Government & Audit-Ready

Washoeschools; Nevada; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Washoe County School District is seeking a Payroll Specialist to perform full-cycle payroll data preparation, maintenance, and reporting. The role may include lead responsibilities over junior clerical staff and requires strong knowledge of payroll principles and applicable laws.

The position emphasizes accuracy in timekeeping, deductions, and benefit records, with duties spanning multiple district sites and departments.

Qualifications

• Education: Two-year degree in bookkeeping, accounting or related field.
• Experience: Three years in a role comparable to Account Technician, with payroll exposure.
• Knowledge of basic accounting, governmental accounting, and payroll laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Compile and interpret data for payroll processing and reporting.
• Input and verify timesheets across district sites; maintain tax, retirement, and deductions records.
• Supervise and participate in maintaining records in personnel, salaries, funds, and expenditures.

Skills

Paraprofessional accounting

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Supervision

Education

Two-year degree in bookkeeping or accounting

Job description

Washoe County School District is seeking a Payroll Specialist to perform full-cycle payroll data preparation, maintenance, and reporting. The role may include lead responsibilities over junior clerical staff and requires strong knowledge of payroll principles and applicable laws.

The position emphasizes accuracy in timekeeping, deductions, and benefit records, with duties spanning multiple district sites and departments.