Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Panhandle ISD Administration Building - Panhandle, Texas Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5914023 Application Deadline: Sep 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: Sep 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Job Title: Payroll Specialist Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt Reports to: Business Manager Date Revised: Dept./School: Business Services Primary Purpose: Compile and prepare regular district payroll, including related reports and deposits. Work under moderate supervision to ensure accurate and timely preparation of payroll records according to prescribed procedures and regulations. Qualifications: Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of basic payroll accounting procedures Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance Ability to work with numbers in accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience: ____ years payroll accounting experience Major Responsibilities and Duties: Payroll Accounting Prepare accurate district payroll for distribution to employees following established procedures. Receive and audit time sheets for all district employees. Calculate employee wages, salaries, hours worked, overtime pay, and determine withholdings, deductions, and net pay. Balance payroll earnings and deductions; initiate related transfers of funds and deposits. Maintain district payroll registers, employee payroll information, and other original documentation in an orderly and accurate manner in accordance with state, federal, and district requirements. Data Entry Prepare and post all payroll changes including payroll deductions, salary changes, termination, and new employee information. Records and Reports Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required including maintaining payroll and related files such as payroll records, absent-from-duty reports, and service records. Prepare and submit payroll reports and forms including those required by Internal Revenue Service, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Retirement System, Federal Insurance Contributors' Act (FICA), Medicare, Texas New Hire Reporting, and Workers' Compensation Commission. Other Work cooperatively with human resource department, principals, department heads, campus and department secretaries, and employees to ensure accuracy of information reported. Resolve payroll problems and inquiries. Respond to requests from financial institutions regarding verification of employment. Maintain confidentiality of information. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions to meet established deadlines; maintain emotional control under stress Position Type: Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Blair Brown 1001 Elsie Avenue Panhandle, Texas 79068 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map #J-18808-Ljbffr Administration Building