SUPERVISOR OF PAYROLL

RPSB Finance; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapides Parish School District RPSB Finance – Alexandria, Louisiana seeks a Supervisor of Payroll to lead the payroll department and ensure accurate processing of salaries and retirement reports.

The role reports to the Chief Financial Officer, supervises payroll staff, and requires a bachelor’s degree with accounting hours or equivalent experience in school finance. Starting date is immediate; salary range is $61,397 to $89,232 per year.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll department, ensuring timely retirement reports.
• Maintain payroll records in accordance with state laws and district policies.
• Prepare monthly retirement reports and certify annual salary data.
• Prepare annual income tax statements and days worked for retirement system.
• Coordinate with Data Processing and auditors each year.

Skills

Payroll experience

Leadership

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Accounting hours 12

Job description

SUPERVISOR OF PAYROLL

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Job Details

Job ID: 5915459

Application Deadline: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Supervisor of Payroll

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Bachelor’s degree Business Related Field with at least 12 hours in Accounting, OR

2. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in school finance, preferably Payroll, if not meeting degree and required hours of accounting

REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer

SUPERVISES: Payroll Department

JOB GOAL: To provide leadership in the administration of the payroll department;timely and accurate completion of all retirement reports

TERM: Twelve Months

SALARY: Accounting Supervisor Salary

(Based on Specified Degree Status)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To be responsible for administration of the payroll department which includes application of salary and wage schedules and all rules and regulations of the State of Louisiana and the parish school board relating to retirement, withholding tax, sick leave pay, sabbatical leave pay, insurance and other benefits allowed employees.
• To assist in the supervision of the Payroll Department staff
  • To assist in developing and maintaining accounting records in accordance with State Law and School Board policies
• To assist in preparation of payment of monthly retirement reports
• To prepare sick leave certification statements and annual salary information on retiring employees
• To prepare certification of annual salary and days worked for past and current employees for the retirement system
  • To prepare annual income tax statements
• To prepare the PEP Report for budget purposes of all school personnel employed on October 1, of each school year and on total actual salaries of all school personnel whose salary is charged between objects 110 through 119 or object 140
• To assist Data Processing Department in developing new programs required by the payroll department
• To work with State and Federal Auditors each year
• To establish and execute a professional growth plan
  • To keep abreast of new State and Federal laws, as well as changes in current law, through written media, televised media and workshops
  • To work effectively with school personnel and staff in answering and solving any problems they may have with payroll or retirement procedures
  • To consistently demonstrate self-direction
• To submit accurate records and reports promptly
  • To exhibit professional ethics at all times
  • To foster open communication and positive relationships with the school personnel and staff, as well as the community
  • To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the CFO.
  • To follow state and school board policies

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $61,397 to $89,232 Per Year

Job Categories:

Administration > Business/Finance

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Elizabeth Domite , CFO
• RPSB Finance
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]