• Manage controls over employee salary changes, leave balances, benefit deductions and other employee payroll data as required.

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  Coordinate and manage information for each payroll cycle, including supervision of Payroll Specialists to ensure accurate and timely processing.

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  Prepare and file periodic reports to the Teacher Retirement System and the Internal Revenue Service.

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  Responsible for ensuring direct deposit tape has been processed accurately.

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  Coordinate payroll computer needs by reporting problems to the Technology Department and by identifying and recommending improvements to the Director of Payroll.

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  Provide payroll training to District staff.

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  Work cooperatively with the Human Resources Department to ensure accuracy of wages, salary and stipends.

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  Develop annual payroll schedule to ensure internal processes meet established deadlines.

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  Maintain and update manuals.

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  Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the Director of Payroll.

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  Regular attendance.

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  Maintain confidentiality.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to exercise judgment and in decision making
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively interact with administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, support and auxiliary personnel, and general public
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to learn timekeeping and other computer software programs as required
• Basic knowledge of report writing
• Ability to plan and coordinate work in order to meet strict payroll deadlines
• Basic knowledge of Federal Tax regulations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Payroll Specialists

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Moderate standing, bending, and stooping. Frequent sitting and typing. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged used of computer.