Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Title: Payroll Specialist Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm M-F Location: District Office Job Details Job ID: 5713165 Application Deadline: May 28, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC) Posted: May 14, 2026 1:03 PM (UTC) Qualifications Minimum of a 2-year degree (Associate's Degree) preferred. Experience and advanced training in payroll, data entry, and generally accepted accounting principles, payroll guidelines and procedures. Proficient in the application and use of personal computers, timeclock system, leave system, electronic forms, 10 key adding machine and other relevant software programs. Ability to maintain an efficient and effective records system. Advanced clerical skills. Neat and accurate record keeping; detail oriented. Knowledge of tax, IPERS, Social Security, etc., guidelines and capable of filing reports. Ability to work and communicate well with others. Positive, productive, dependable, flexible, and team oriented. Ability to keep confidentiality. Ability to make decisions within guidelines provided. Knowledge of Word, Excel, and timeclock systems. Online governmental reporting and school background in payroll. Ability to work independently. Detail-oriented and not afraid to ask questions. Performance Responsibilities Gather and organize payroll data. Collaborate with Personnel/Human Resources/Benefits Specialist to ensure accuracy of employee lists, pay, and benefits. Assist new hires with the onboarding process. Maintain employee payroll records. Manage phone calls and delegate accordingly. Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer any employee payroll queries. Maintain awareness of information affecting payroll matters in negotiated agreements and administrative schedules (Employee Handbook, Union Contract, Etc.) and other mandates. Assist with the processing and reconciliation of payrolls. Process verifications of employment. Assist with garnishments and levies. Process periodic payroll reports and spreadsheets. Assist to verify W-2 data, reconcile, prepare and distribute W-2's. Meet deadlines (payrolls, state and federal reports, publications, etc.). Assist and support business department staff as needed. Assist with correspondence. Stay current on federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Provide an appropriate role model for the district. Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information. Other duties as assigned. Terms of Employment 12-month employment. Hours: 8 hours per day. Hours to work are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; hours may vary as needed. Must be willing to work hours necessary to meet payroll and government deadlines. Salary as determined by Board of Education. Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel. Disclaimer The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. It is the policy of the Southeast Polk Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), genetic information (for employment), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Joseph M. Horton, Deputy Superintendent, Equal Opportunity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Southeast Polk District Office, 8031 NE University Ave., Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. Inquiries or grievances may also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201, View phone number on click.appcast.io; or the U.S. Department of Education, Region VII Office of Civil Rights, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago IL 60661. Position Type Full-time Job Categories Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping Contact Information Jacklyn Kretz 407 8th Street SE Altoona, Iowa 50009 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education