Payroll Assistant Plain Local School District - 3.6 Canton, OH Job Details Full-time 3 days ago Qualifications Confidential information handling Spreadsheets Professional ethics Accounting Productivity software Accounting Payroll record maintenance Full Job Description The Plain Local School District is seeking to fill the position of full-time payroll clerk within the Treasurer's office. Applications will be accepted online using the web address provided below through September 21, 2026.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associates degree in finance/accounting or equivalent work experience. Experience in payroll processing (preferably utilizing eFinancePLUS software). Detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills. Intermediate or Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google or other comparable software packages. Skilled in, or demonstrates aptitude for accounting, data processing, and other related business procedures. Demonstrates punctual and regular attendance to work and quality of work, including accuracy, thoroughness, and neatness. Demonstrates maturity, showing ability to work independently and interdependently, and ability to receive/follow directions. Demonstrates ability to listen, to be respectful, to keep commitments, and embodies high ethical standards/personal integrity. Demonstrates ability to maintain effective rapport and good public relations with District employees and the general public, and handle any problems or concerns in a prompt and courteous manner. Demonstrates ability to maintain and work with confidential information in an appropriate manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Processes payroll. Ensures new hire paperwork is completed and processed. Maintains personnel databases and leave records. Manages employee deductions and assists with health insurance program. Administration of FMLA leave. Compiles data for the purpose of preparing reports or processing requests. Answers phones and assists in responding to department inquiries from staff and other interested parties. Maintains department files some of which must be kept confidential. Organizes and maintains a functional filing system that ensures the safe retention and confidentiality of records. Attends appropriate professional development for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. Coordinates assigned projects and/or program components for the purpose of completing activities and/or delivering services in a timely fashion. Works with administration to develop policies and procedures for office protocols. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information. Completes other tasks as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

Salary to be determined by the Board, commensurate with experience. Full-time classified position 260 days per year, 8 hours per day.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on Evaluation for Classified Personnel. Successful background checks and a pre-employment drug screening are required. If you have any questions, please contact: Derek Nottingham Treasurer/CFO 330-492-3500 The Plain Local Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on sex, race, religion, age, handicap, disability, or national origin in employment and in the educational programs and activities that it operates.