2026-27 Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant

Salary range: $58,000-$68,000 (depending on experience) Benefits Overview - Health, dental, and vision insurance for employee, employee +1, or family - Life Insurance - Contribution to the IMRF Retirement System - Sick, vacation and personal leave time - Tuition Reimbursement

EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL District #202 1600 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201

The Payroll Assistant performs duties to facilitate the accurate processing of payroll and related functions, including but not limited to providing backup and assistance to the Payroll Coordinator. This position will require various data processing functions and manage various recordkeeping tasks related to payroll. Duties will include assisting in on-going payroll processing and serving as a backup in the absence of the Payroll Coordinator. Employee must be prepared to be held to the highest degree of confidentiality.

Minimum Experience And Education High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate's degree or equivalent education is preferred. Two or more years' payroll experience is desired. Experience with payroll in a school/educational setting is preferred.

Skill Requirements/Qualifications/Knowledge Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and Google Applications (Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Sheets, Gmail, etc.). Experience with financial systems is required. Experience with Tyler School ERP Pro is preferred. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Detail oriented, able to maintain accurate records.

Essential Job Functions Assist Payroll Coordinator in various tasks as needed and provide critical backup in case of incapacity. Assume responsibility for a portion of payroll entry as determined by the Director of Business Services. Review and verify payroll data for accuracy, including pay rates, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings Process personnel payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, and salary adjustments, in coordination with Human Resources. File deduction information with TRS (biweekly) and IMRF (monthly) and submit related remittances. Set up all employee deductions, pay codes, pay groups, and deferred compensation pension codes. Track deductions for parents/guardians with children enrolled in the district's child care center. Manage the District's 403b/457 retirement savings plan, including setting up employee deductions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining data online while collaborating with third-party administrators. Post payroll interface to the financial system. Print bi-weekly payroll checks after processing and distribute them. Prepare ACH files and manual checks as needed. Troubleshoot issues or questions from employees regarding payroll. Re-issue lost or stolen checks. Prepare tax deposits and electronic fund transfers promptly. Maintain direct deposit records and resolve related problems. Balance and process payroll liability accounts payable checks. Prepare quarterly unemployment reporting. Maintain garnishment information. Assist with processing and reconciliation of union dues in accordance with collective bargaining agreements. Assist Payroll coordinator in federal W2s annually and report annual Social Security. Assist with quarterly and annual payroll tax reports, including W-2 and W-3 filings. Assist with fiscal and calendar year-end payroll processes. Develop and facilitate payroll for summer school employees. Prepare annual reports for Teachers Retirement System. Maintain substitute teacher records for TRS reporting. Assist in year end compensation reports annually. Assist in the annual audit by providing support and documentation. Perform and respond to requests for employment verification. Cross train with other positions in the Business Office. Perform other duties as assigned.

Term Of Employment: 12 Months

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 climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking and standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

ETHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Evanston Township High School District 202