Senior Payroll Specialist & Lead Bookkeeper

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Vacation Pay

PERS

Salary Increases

Longevity Bonuses

Guidance Resources

Job summary

Washoe County School District in Reno, NV is seeking a Payroll Specialist to perform paraprofessional accounting duties in payroll data preparation, maintenance, and reporting. The role may supervise a small staff and requires knowledge of payroll laws and district procedures.

Duties include inputting timesheets, compiling reports for audits, maintaining deduction records, and ensuring accurate salary distributions across sites. Strong analytical skills and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or equivalent coursework in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Experience with payroll and accounting records preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal payroll rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Compile and interpret data for payroll processing and reporting.
• Input, verify, and audit timesheets across district sites.
• Maintain tax, retirement, garnishment, and other deduction records.
• Provide supervision in payroll-related procedures as needed.

Skills

Paraprofessional accounting

Timekeeping

Data analysis

Supervisory skills

Education

Two-year degree

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Washoe County School District in Reno, NV is seeking a Payroll Specialist to perform paraprofessional accounting duties in payroll data preparation, maintenance, and reporting. The role may supervise a small staff and requires knowledge of payroll laws and district procedures.

Duties include inputting timesheets, compiling reports for audits, maintaining deduction records, and ensuring accurate salary distributions across sites. Strong analytical skills and independence are essential.