Payroll Specialist

Overview Starting Date: Immediately Kingdom East Unified Union School District — Lyndon Center, Vermont. Job Description This is a perfect position for an upbeat, energetic, team player who likes to work in a fast paced and supportive work environment. Kingdom East District Office is seeking a fun, creative, technologically savvy team player who enjoys the rural winter life in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. With nearby breathtaking views and access to great skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing and other outdoor opportunities, and close to the White Mountains, the culture of the community attracts wholesome individuals. Our school district central office maintains impassioned and hard working personnel and a caring, supportive work culture. Responsibilities Maintain a positive working relationship with colleagues, customers and vendors Maintain confidentiality in all matters Respond to telephone, e-mail and in-person requests, inquiries and questions in a timely, professional, polite and responsive manner Demonstrate good attendance and punctuality Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance Prepare and produce payroll on a bi-weekly basis including all related reports. Update and maintain all payroll records. Enter all new employee information in the School ERP Pro accounting system Prepare and distribute all W-2’s and ACA forms. Complete employment verification and unemployment requests Prepare for W/C audit Maintain payroll files Kingdom East School District is located in the heart of a vibrant community in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We operate seven Pre-K-8th grade schools ranging from 60 to 500 students. Our high school students have “choice” and may opt to attend one of the traditional independent schools -- Lyndon Institute or St. Johnsbury Academy -- or another high school of their choice. We are located about 3 hours from Montreal, Boston and Portland, ME. We are close to the White Mountains and the Green Mountains. Both Littleton, NH and St. Johnsbury, VT have numerous fine and performing arts venues. Our communities attract wholesome families, faculty and staff. Our schools maintain impassioned faculty, personalized beliefs about success, and a caring, safe school culture. Only completed, online applications at schoolspring.com will be accepted. Online application must include: profile, letter, resume, transcripts, references, tests, certifications and questions, if asked. Hard copies of Vermont Certification with appropriate endorsements, three written letters of reference and transcripts will be required for verification at the interview level. Visit our website for information about our schools. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE M/F Job Details Job ID: 5106526 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Jun 17, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC) Position & Location Kingdom East Unified Union School District — Lyndon Center, Vermont Job Categories Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping Job Requirements At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Associate degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Application Questions The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Please provide a statement of commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces) Contact Information Please do NOT contact this employer regarding job postings that have closed. EOE M/F #J-18808-Ljbffr