Payroll Technician - Oregon Public Schools : Job Details

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Payroll Technician

Full time, 40 hours per week Position Description:

Perform a variety of specialized complex payroll accounting functions related to accurately and timely paying all District personnel; to research, calculate and maintain financial and statistical reports to ensure compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations.

Qualifications

Graduation from a two year college with major course work in business and accounting.

Knowledge of school and/or governmental financial reporting.

Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of public payroll administration.

Knowledge of relevant Federal and State rules and regulations and District policies and procedures.

Ability to interpret and explain payroll and tax calculations and other payroll-related issues to employees.

Ability to interpret and apply employee collective bargaining agreements for salary and benefits to employee groups.

Performance Responsibilities

Perform complex payroll calculations, analyze system data and research questions and recommend solutions to accurately and timely pay District employees.

Balance payroll deduction files, initiate corrections, make adjustment entries and prepare claims for vendor payments by preset deadlines.

Explain and provide assistance to District staff regarding applicable practices, rules, policies, procedures and regulations affecting employee pay and deductions.

Monitor and provide information about a variety of payroll functions such as Federal and State withholding, automatic deposit, monthly time and attendance records, etc.

Use an established payroll accounting system to establish and maintain payroll accounting procedures and controls.

Maintain cooperative relationships with faculty, fellow employees and general public.

Maintain confidentiality of School District transactions.

Maintain records of staff leave absences.

Maintain regular attendance in order to preserve continuity.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Business Manager.

Starting Date: As soon as hiring process is complete

Salary Range: $23.25-30.04

Closing date: Open until filled

For more information please contact Michelle Barton in Human Resources

[email protected] mailto:[email protected] or (541) ###-#### x 1110

No employee or applicant for employment shall be subject to discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Coos Bay Public Schools complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. Coos Bay Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a Drug Free and Alcohol Free Workplace. Drug Testing may be a requirement for employment. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1-800-###-####.