Accounting Technician II (Payroll)

Suffolk Public Schools

School Administrative Offices - Suffolk, Virginia This job is also posted in Suffolk Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5926200

Application Deadline:

Sep 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

1431 ACCOUNTING

TECHNICIAN II

(PAYROLL)

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Performs difficult technical work in the processing of the payroll and employee deductions; does related work

as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Supervisor of Payroll.

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible

amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, grasping and repetitive

motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word;

hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for

preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and

thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse

environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or skills associated

with

? Preparing and maintaining payroll and related records and files; preparing reports.

? Processes semi-monthly payroll; inputs new contracts, pay changes, transfers, docks, resignations,

encumbrances and account distributions; inputs stipend information for no planning period, athletics,

extra-curricular duties, department heads, etc.;

? Verifies and enters additional hours timesheets, miscellaneous pay, workers' compensations docks,

garnishments, child support, tax liens, bankruptcy deductions, tax withholdings, etc.;

? Prepares a variety of spreadsheets used for payroll verification;

? Meets with new hires; explains payroll procedures when required;

? Prepares federal and state electronic transmittal of funds; prepares, maintains and generates a variety

of required reports, forms and spreadsheets;

? Prepares complex computer reports used to project and analyze expenditures and proposals;

? Works with Senior Accountant regarding general ledger and all journal entries;

? Assists and prepares information for auditors;

? Prepares and maintains employees' use of school board vehicle benefit tax;

? Works with all Financial Software including Microsoft, Google, SmartFind and LINQ;.

? Responsible for all leave including balances, accruals, cancellations, corrections and downloading

data;

? Works with Virginia Short Term Disability and Long Term as related to VRS Hybrid;

? Works with all extra hours through LINQ Portal;

? Responsible for all other deductions such as United Way, SEF and EAS;

? Works on keying entries regarding salary scales;

? Responsible for substitute pay;

? Produces various videos for entering additional hours;

? Assists with balancing with the Supervisor/Coordinator for month and Year end;

? Helps to train bookkeepers and Admin on

LINQ ESP

entries with leave/time;

? Maintains job/account codes for additional duties;

? Performs related tasks as required and assigned.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of

every task or responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the school payroll system and benefit program administration; thorough knowledge

of bookkeeping terminology and methods; general knowledge of accounting theory and principles, and their

application to the accounting transactions of the area assigned; general knowledge of standard office

procedures, practices and equipment; skill in the use of computer equipment; ability to establish and maintain

effective working relationships with associates and the general public; ability to follow detailed and written

instructions; ability to prepare complex financial records and reports.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by

course work in bookkeeping and accounting and considerable experience involving the maintenance of

payroll and financial records.

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

AA/EOE STATEMENT

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,

gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

JOB REVISION INFORMATION

Revised:

09/2026

Created:

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$62,629 to $80,309 Per Year