TECHNICIAN PAYROLL

TECHNICIAN PAYROLL

Albuquerque, NM Job Details $16.65 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Qualifications Computer operation Phone communication Word processing Basic math Greeting customers English Research Databases High school diploma or GED Decision making Accounting Clerical experience Productivity software 1 year Batch data processing Communication skills Payroll processing Entry level File organization Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description

JOB STATUS

OPEN

POSTING NUMBER

00067767

SCHOOL YEAR:

2025-2026

CALENDAR:

District Support / Full Year

CLOSING DATE

03/15/2026 04:00 PM

POSTING NUMBER

00067767

LOCATION:

061:

FINANCE DEPT POSITION TITLE

TECHNICIAN:

PAYROLL JOB DESCRIPTION

Completes all duties and assignments in a timely and accurate manner in order to process each biweekly semi-monthly payroll.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation: Answer phone and direct calls to appropriate Payroll personal. Sort, stamp, and distribute department mail. Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing them appropriately. Verity and upload batch files into payroll system. Verifies and processes district time sheets applying relevant APS policies and procedures. Acts as a resource to APS employees and schools regarding payroll issues. Researches and resolves employee payroll and leave problems. Researches and adjusts if necessary computer generated "kickouts", (i.e., possible errors spotted by the computer). Calculates pay and reserve adjustments necessitated by contract changes throughout the year. Calculates and prepares timesheets for some temporary upgrades. Prepares and processes paperwork for manual and canceled checks as needed. Sorts and routes payroll checks and APD's for distribution to schools and administrative locations. Works closely with Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Substitute Services, Categorical Programs, Budget Office, Accounting, Athletics, Extended Learning, Food Services and the Unions to process and record payrolls in a timely and accurate manner and to resolve problems as they occur. Scans documents for permanent storage. Maintain all necessary files as needed. Processes mileage reimbursement for district employees.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills. Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone. Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects. Computer, business English and basic mathematics skills. Calculator by touch. Strong basic mathematics skills. Proficient with word processing, database and spreadsheet software.

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED. One year experience in payroll and/or accounting.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact:

Michelle Candelaria at 5058726884 /

APPLY TO:

Please apply at www.aps.edu and submit a District Support application. A cover letter, resume and any other supporting documents MUST be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the closing date of the advertisement for your application to be considered complete. Cover letter and resumes are considered valid for one year from the submission date.

ADDITIONAL INFO

GRADE /

LEVEL:

DSN 5 SALARY

Hourly:

$16.6500

DAYS:

256

HOURS:

8

START DATE:

ASAP