Payroll Specialist

Payroll And Benefit Services Position

Position provides payroll and benefit services to all employees of the district with excellent customer service.

Position Location: District Office - Central Education Campus

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process semi-monthly payrolls
• Maintain time reporting system
• Special projects and analysis

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma
• Associate degree in accounting or business with coursework in human resources, payroll or accounting preferred
• Three years previous payroll or accounting experience
• Previous experience in school district business office preferred

Benefits Package:

We offer a highly competitive rewards package that includes:

• Compensation & Paid Leave
• Starting salary depending on qualifications
• Position is non-affiliated non-union
• Up to 12 sick days given annually (prorated based on FTE)
• Vacation days accumulated per years of service (prorated based on FTE)
• Health Insurance
• Medical options for single and family.
• Dental for single and family.
• District contributions to VEBA/HRA accounts.
• Fully paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for pre-tax medical and dependent care
• Retirement
• 403b with a district match
• District contribution of 7.5% to Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)

*Information based on the 2026-2027 Terms and Conditions of Employment. Eligibility based upon effective dates of employment.

New Prague Area Schools is a consistently growing district of 4,000 students, Pre K through 12. The district is located about 45 miles southwest of the Twin Cities. The district serves the students and community members of the New Prague, Elko New Market, northern Lonsdale areas, as well as several other communities. The district offers a small-town quality of life with easy access to the conveniences of a major metropolitan area.

I.S.D. 721 is an equal opportunity employer.