Central Office Payroll Officer Montgomery Public Schools - 3.5 Homewood, AL Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Qualifications Accounting systems Full Job Description

CENTRAL OFFICE PAYROLL OFFICER

Application

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POSITION TITLE

Payroll Officer

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Accounting and/or Business Administration preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in payroll and bookkeeping procedures preferred. Alabama (AASBO) Payroll/Personnel Certification preferred or willing toobtain. Proficient experience with Harris payroll/accounting software requiredand attendance systems preferred. Demonstrates skills in problem solving, multi-tasking and dealingeffectively and professionally with the public and other employees of the school system. Alternatives or additions to the above qualifications as may be deemed appropriate by the Board of Education.

JOB GOAL

To ensure prompt and accurate handling of all payroll matters for all school system employees.

REPORTS TO

CSFO and Assistant to

CSFO PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for all aspects of payroll such as the assembling, tabulation, calculation and verifying of time worked, balancing and posting to the general ledger, maintaining and balancing vendor deductions, maintaining salary schedules, filing of all payroll data, etc. 2. Plans work flow towards accomplishing the tasks efficiently within limited time periods and possesses physical and emotional ability and dexterity as needed to perform required work in a fast-paced, highly intensive work environment. 3. Checks figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding. 4. Responsible for ACH file transmission 3 days prior to payday by 3:00 pm, producing and distributing payroll checks/direct deposit statements by deadline. 5. Responsible for payroll bank account transfer documentation and timely payment and reporting ofmonthly, quarterly and annual payroll taxes by due dates as required by law. 6. Submits all payroll related reports to the various governmental agencies as required by law, including, but not limited to, W-2's, ACA, 941, SUI, Multi-Worksite, TRS, PEEHIP, LEAPS & Medicaid. 7. Responsible for the entry and maintenance of new and existing employee records, processing verification of employment, explaining benefit choices and correspondences, and assisting with employee changes, problems, etc. in an efficient, caring and timely manner. 8. Maintains strict confidentiality. 9. Maintains payroll and accounting records efficiently and maintains internal controls. 10. Manages all Leave Types. 11. Responsible for daily posting of cash receipts and conducting banking functions as directed by the

CSFO. 12.

Responsible for all aspects relating to automated payroll and time keeping systems. 13. Prepares special financial studies as requested and participates in all budget preparations. 14. Aids in monthly preparation and uploading of State financial data and works with Certified PublicAccountants in their annual audit. 15. Assists the Chief School Financial Officer (CSFO) in the effective and efficient operation of the Finance Department in compliance with Board approved policies and procedures, GAAP, and state/federal applicable laws and regulations. 16. Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership. 17. Shows initiative and demonstrates cooperative spirit. 18. Performs other such duties as required or assigned by

CSFO. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Twelve (12) months 235 days, 8 hours per day - Non-Exempt position.

SALARY:

Non-Certified Salary Schedule (Actual salary will be determined upon verification of experience and education.)