Payroll Clerk

Payroll ClerkThe Payroll Clerk is responsible for Payroll Accounting. Organize and manage the routine work activities of an administrative office and provide clerical services to the department head and other staff members.Qualifications:TEA certification requirementsHigh School Graduate or GEDAbility to type 45 words per minute (60 or more words per minute is preferred)Computer input experience preferredExtensive experience in performing clerical workA thorough knowledge of modern business practices, procedures, Business English, Spelling and Commercial terminologyAn extensive knowledge of the operations, functions, and general scope of authority of the School Administration and School BoardThe ability to maintain confidentiality with delicate informationThe ability to write clear and concise memoranda, directives, or letters without close supervisionThe ability to carry out instructions and develop comprehensive plans with a minimum of supervisionThe ability to meet the public in a pleasant, composed, and cordial manner, and to speak clearly and effectivelyThe ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with all district employees as well as the general publicPreferred Additional Qualifications:Excellent ten-key abilityCompetent in mathematicsAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsAt least 3 years experience in school district payroll or 5 years experience in non-school district payrollElectronic spread sheet and word processing experienceMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Prepares payroll checks.Processes documents for Teacher Retirement System, Health and Life Insurance, Cafeteria Plan and Cobra Act.Receives visitors, ascertains the purpose of the visit, attends to visitor's business or refers him/her to the proper person or office.Maintains effective public relations with the general public.Provides superior clerical assistance.Keeps informed on local and state laws, rules and regulations, explains applicable regulations and policies to appropriate persons.Reviews incoming and outgoing correspondence, memoranda, reports and similar materials for the purpose of summarizing and/or referring to proper persons.Prepares correspondence, memoranda, forms, requisitions, and other records.Maintains records in an efficient manner.Makes necessary decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations.Performs necessary bookkeeping functions such as simple statement analysis, appropriate records for executive, banking operations, bookkeeping systems, etc.Maintaining of bi-weekly payroll records, sick leave records for professional and paraprofessional employees.Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.Performs other related duties as assigned.Equipment Used:Typewriter, computer, printer, copier, fax machine, calculator, telephone, shredder, check signer and sealerWorking Conditions:Occasional prolonged irregular hoursMaintain emotional control under stressRepetitive hand motionsProlonged use of computerNondiscrimination Statement:Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, View email address on click.appcast.io, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, View email address on click.appcast.io, Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, View phone number on click.appcast.io.