Open Position - Payroll and Bookkeeping Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: This person will assume primary responsibility for tasks supporting payroll and timesheet processing, benefits administration and varied reconciliations, analysis and reporting. This responsibility will include benefits and pension familiarity and enrollment; set up of new hires / new positions in the payroll system, including proper deduction maintenance; and reconciliation of benefit and payroll deduction. This person must work well in collaboration as many duties will intersect with others' duties. RESPONSIBILITIES: This person will assume primary responsibility for tasks supporting payroll and timesheet processing, benefits administration and varied reconciliations, analysis and reporting. This responsibility will include benefits and pension familiarity and enrollment; set up of new hires / new positions in the payroll system, including proper deduction maintenance; and reconciliation of benefit and payroll deduction. This person must work well in collaboration as many duties will intersect with others' duties. This role will require cross-training and support of all clerical positions in the Business Office. Duties include (but are not limited to) are as follows: Enroll employees (& dependents) into their elected benefits with the respective providers. Manage benefit-related payroll deductions & reconcile to enrollments and premium invoices. Responsible for timesheet analysis, including inputs and corrections as warranted Distribute payroll source documents as appropriate for grant accounting and journal entries. Primary contact for benefit related inquiries. Report workers' compensation injuries and proactively following claims. Verification of timesheet data & approvals. Learn all aspects of the primary Payroll position, supporting that role as needed. Support the Campus Store during seasonal high-volume time and during cashier absences. Maintain up-to-dated payroll-related files. Pension-related analysis, reconciliation and reporting. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Detail-orientation and accuracy are essential in this position. Must be flexible in adapting to frequent day-to-day and process interruptions. Customer service skills are essential in dealing with both internal/external persons. Experience in payroll processing and/or bookkeeping are required. School business office experience is preferred. Hands on experience with Tyler Technologies Infinite Visions Accounting Modules is beneficial. Must be comfortable with technology and have strong spreadsheet skills. WORK CALENDAR: 12-month work calendar 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday) SALARY: $27.85/hour BENEFITS: Eligible for the District's comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits as applicable SUPERVISORS: Toriano Horton, CSBP Lisa Caposey, Business Office Manager #J-18808-Ljbffr HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 233