Payroll Support Specialist

Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist position performs difficult and complex payroll and accounting work requiring independent judgment and a deeper knowledge of payroll and financial procedures. This position requires a higher level of analytical skills to be able to develop courses of action consistent with all regulations, policies and procedures at different levels (Department, District, State and Federal). This position also requires extensive knowledge of the corresponding contract and working agreements to ensure payroll is accurate and completed within the established rules and deadlines.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Payroll processing
• Audit
• Reports and analysis

Qualifications required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 - 5 years of payroll/bookkeeping experience; school district experience preferred
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the use and design of spreadsheets and databases, Microsoft Excel, Word and Access
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in high pressure circumstances
• Strong organization, creative thought, initiative and systems thinking
• Strong team and customer service orientation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information

Compensation / Benefits: RAVE Clerical Association Wage Group I: $25.99 - $29.17 Hourly - According to contractual agreement (based on 2026-27 contract) If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave.