PAYROLL CLERK

Position Type:
Clerical/Payroll

Date Posted:
7/20/2026

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 minutes, 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.

Attachment(s):

• Payroll Clerk - 06-25-2026.pdf