PAYROLL CLERK

Location: Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Closing Date: 07/31/2026 District: Woodhaven-Brownstown School District

JOB TITLE

PAYROLL CLERK

JOB SUMMARY

The Payroll Clerk is to provide payroll and benefits support and ensure the prompt and accurate processing of all payroll related transactions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of three (3) years payroll processing experience. MSBO payroll certification or willingness to pursue certification. Type 50 words per minute, including statistical typing. Pass District payroll test. Prior experience with District and RESA computer systems, specifically SMART. Strong experience in Excel.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to relate well with other people. Ability to multitask. Consistent background of minimal financial errors. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (May include but not be limited to) Receive, maintain, record and process wage and salary information of all employees for the production of payroll executed through a computer program. Receive and compute all deductions for income tax, ORS retirement, insurance, annuities/403b, etc., including preparing necessary reports and checks for deductions in a timely manner. Maintain a record of salaries, wages, hours worked, payroll deductions, authorized voluntary contributions and dependency records for all personnel. Prepare all tax forms relating to payroll. Accurately apply contractual controls over payroll; refer and review irregularities and conflicts with Directors of Finance/Human Resources. Maintain all payroll registers and related payroll documentation for record-keeping purposes and provide such information to auditors, as required. Verify all amounts before and after checks are computer processed. Compute wage reports for retirement, unemployment compensation, etc. Assist in handling unemployment claims. Daily review of certified substitute requests and follow-up in absence reporting system; reconciliation of substitute payroll. Participate in weekly team meetings with human resources dept. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Finance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wayne County Schools Employment Network