Payroll Technician- 2 positions

Job Description

Glendale Elementary School District

Payroll Technician

Purpose Statement

The job of Payroll Technician is done for the purpose/s of processing employee payroll; providing

necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with established

fiscal guidelines; administering payroll procedures; and achieving the department's overall objectives.

Other Functions

Assists in the preparation of various reports (e.g. quarterly state and federal payroll taxes, state labor

reports, benefit, gross to net calculations, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or

conveying information to district personnel, local, county, state and/or federal agencies.

Attends various seminars and workshops (e.g. labor law, government requirements, payroll, etc.) for the

purpose of conveying and/or receiving up-to-date information.

Generates payroll for the purpose of distributing employees' payroll in both manual or electronic format in

accordance with published schedule and established procedures.

Maintains various fiscal information, files and records (e.g. payroll status, sick leave records, insurance

correspondence, surveys, retirees, payroll accrual, history, withholding information, etc.) for the purpose

of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective

functioning of the work unit.

Processes a variety of data and reports (e.g. pay action requests, insurance/payroll deductions, monthly

reports, retired and transitional employees; court order adjustments, subpoena of payroll records,

personnel changes, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring timely and accurate compliance with information

requests and established policies and procedures.

Responds to inquiries from internal and external sources regarding various procedures and requirements

(e.g. benefits/payroll functions; wage levies and garnishments, savings, contributions, direct deposits,

employment verifications, etc.) for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions,

taking appropriate action and/or complying with established fiscal guidelines.

Verifies employee data and information used for payroll processing (e.g. pre-notes, direct deposit

information, payroll deductions, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy of employee payroll

amounts.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet

changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job

include: applying pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws as related to payroll; operating standard office

equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects/programs; preparing

and maintaining accurate records; customer service; and performing accounting/payroll procedures;.

KNOW LEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following

prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based

competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: state and federal regulations

regarding payroll management.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-

related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data

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utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to

work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment.

Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires

independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based

competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work

environment and/or priorities; being attentive to detail; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules;

and working under time constraints.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading,

guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work

units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the

organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands

occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and

significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is

performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: .

Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses

Pre-Employment Proficiency Test

Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Required,

Measles/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Non Exempt 24

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