POSITION TITLE: Payroll Specialist
JOB STATUS: OPEN
POSTING DATE: 04/19/2019
DEADLINE DATE: 05/17/2019 POSTING NUMBER: 001872
NATURE OF POSITION:
Performs a variety of professional and technical duties to process payroll and leave transactions. Uses automated processes and performs related duties as required or assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for all facets of processing payroll, including compliance with federal, state, and local tax rules, and internal policies affecting gross to net computations
• Perform independent planning and preparation to ensure mission is accomplished within set time frames with respect to processing deadlines and system constraints
• Compile payroll data for garnishments, annual and personal leave, and insurance and retirement deductions, to include 403b accounts
• Contact various department supervisors for any missed payroll information
• Compile internal management reports from payroll system software
• Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to troubleshoot, design process improvements, and analyze data
• Proficiency with systems to support payroll processes, data entry, and use of technical tools to assess data integrity
• Knowledge of school division policies, principles, and concepts common to a payroll operation

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate degree in business, accounting or related subject, plus five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience using multiple systems and tools to accomplish large volume processing

START DATE: July 1, 2019, or as soon as possible thereafter
SALARY / STIPEND: Pay Rate: $16.96 - $32.44 per hour (2018-2019 Pay Scale - may change for 2019-2020), depending on experience and advanced degrees. Danville School Board pays the employee cost, in full, for state-mandated life insurance; and in part for state retirement and health insurance. Other benefits - sick leave and personal leave.
TO APPLY: Complete a Danville Public Schools online application for "Classified" positions. Follow all instructions on the DPS "Employment Opportunities" page to apply for this specific position.