Payroll Clerk Specialist - Cambridge School District : Job Details

Position: Payroll Clerk Specialist (40 Hours per Week/12 Months)

Payroll Department

Overview:

Under the direction and supervision of the Manager of Payroll, the Payroll Clerk Specialist provides payroll system support for PeopleSoft application software, a relational database used to process School Department Human Resources, Benefits, and Payroll transactions. The Payroll Department supports the mission of Cambridge Public Schools by providing excellent customer service to school-based and other district staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

* Provide PeopleSoft functional training to payroll staff

* Oversee calculation and confirming of the weekly and semi payrolls

* Produce on-line checks and reversals as needed

* Maintain document management and train staff on DocStar procedures

* Document processing or reporting errors for transmission to City IT department

* Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely

* Reconcile payroll prior to transmission to City Hall

* Act as a liaison to City and School ICTS departments

* Assist staff in developing excel spreadsheets

* Develop or modify queries in Peoplesoft

* Record keeping and payroll process for particular pay groups

* Upload PenServ (403B) after each semi-monthly and weekly payroll

* File deduction report to Cambridge Retirement Board for semi-monthly and weekly payroll

* Assist in maintaining time and attendance in NOVAtime

* Process employee verification of employment (VOE) requests

* MBTA payroll deductions

* Other duties assigned by the Manager of Payroll

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Payroll Clerk Specialist, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

* Associate's/Bachelor's degree and two years related experience in Payroll/Human Resources preferred

* Previous experience using PeopleSoft HRIS or other financial information system

* Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel

* Accurate data entry/retrieval skills

* Strong work ethic and team player

* Excellent organizational skills

* Ability to deal with sensitive confidential material

* Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills

* Be able to work under tight deadlines

* Must be able to periodically work overtime as required

* Payroll certification highly desirable

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.