Payroll and Benefits Specialist (Finance)

Payroll and Benefits Specialist (Finance) Dysart Unified School District District Finance - Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona This job is also posted in Dysart Unified School District Job Details

Job ID:

5770103

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

REPORTS TO

Payroll and Benefits Manager

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

SUPERVISES

No

JOB FAMILY

Fiscal Services FTE 1.0 WORK

CALENDAR

253 GRADE S APPROVED REVISED 12/1/2020

SUMMARY:

Provide customer service to employees in regards to Payroll and Benefit inquiries, maintain enrollment in benefit programs and ensure employees are paid promptly and accurately.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as first point of contact for payroll and benefit inquiries. Maintain all payroll and benefit records for new and existing employees. Assist in all areas of the preparation and processing of bi-weekly payroll. Process payroll and benefits deductions accurately and timely into the payroll system. Enter payroll and benefits adjustments for overpayment and collection and communication to employees. Manage participants under benefit plans and COBRA. Prepare and process deposits and employment verifications. Assist employees and supervisors with time and attendance entry. Verify and distributes biweekly payroll and accounts payable checks. Create and maintain new and existing employee files. Assist with benefits open enrollment and new hire benefits enrollment. Monitor and processes Life Status Change requests and employee information changes. Assist in coordinating the district's Wellness program and related benefits events to employees. Establish and maintain good rapport with employees and vendors. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality. Perform other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or G.E.D. required. Associates degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) or more years of Accounting, financial support or similar duties required. Experience in public school accounting preferred. Experience with Visions or equivalent HR/Payroll software system preferred. Experience with Google platforms preferred. Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS

Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ

IVP FPCC

).

COMPUTER SKILLS

Demonstrated competency in computer literacy, Word and Excel

KNOWLEDGE OF

Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, and monitoring work Business math concepts. Filing and record-keeping principles. Uses and properties of supplies and equipment. Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations. Interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with assigned staff, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Customer service principles. Modern office technology.

SKILL IN

Prioritizing and managing multiple projects in a fast paced environment. Working under pressure. Coordinating deadlines and prioritizing work demands. Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason. Providing attention to detail. Computer Digital literacy and Excel. Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices. Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications. Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work, and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light work.

Working Conditions:

Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type:

Full-Time Benefited

Salary:

$20.90 Per Hour Welcome to District Finance - Surprise, AZ Dysart schools are among the top-rated in the state of Arizona. The district is home to the #8 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Freedom Traditional Academy), three top 100 K-8 schools, and two top 50 high schools in the state. Overall, Dysart has 12 "A" rated and 10 "B" rated schools, 11 of which out-rank our local counterparts. Additionally, Freedom Traditional Academy has the highest test scores of any school in the cities of Surprise and El Mirage. Dysart Schools have been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, and are dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework, before-and after-school programs, and services for the entire community. Boasting a graduation rate that exceeds both the state and national average, the Dysart Unified School District prepares all students to be ready for college and career through excellence and success. Strong academics, arts, and athletic programs are an integral part of each school, and ensuring students are equipped with the skills necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities in a 21st Century society are at the heart of our mission and vision. Dysart Schools offers one of the largest selections of academic pathways in the state, allowing students a personalized learning experience while meeting Arizona Academic Standards. Opportunities include full-day kindergarten, Career and Technical Education, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, signature programs, and gifted and special education programs. Dysart provides students the opportunity to explore their artistic side through an expansive fine arts program, where students participate in a progressive, performance-based curriculum that encourages them to reach their academic, creative, and expressive potential. Dysart students earned the second highest number of Arizona State Seals for Arts Proficiency across the state last year. Earning nine state championships in 2021-2022, Dysart Schools are highly competitive in athletics, and offer great opportunities for all students. Dysart offers competitive athletic classes to help students hone their athletic skills and abilities during the school day, and we aim to provide positive experiences and guide our student athletes toward realizing their full potential. Dysart Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area. The district encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. The district is home to four K-4 elementary schools, four middle schools serving grades 5-8, 12 K-8 elementary schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program. Job Requirements