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Payroll Account Clerk

Employer
Lyon County School District
Location
Yerington, NV, US
Salary
$15.57 - $25.55 / Per Hour

Job Details

Job Group: Administration

Classification: Classified

Terms of Employment: Pay Grade 8 on the Classified Salary Structure (12 month, 8 hours/day)

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY: Works under the General Ledger and Accounting Manager and Director of Finance and Facilities and is responsible for performing specialized financial duties and payroll.

Although assignments within the business office are periodically reassigned, the initial assignment will be payroll processing and reporting, fixed asset recordkeeping, student accounts, journal entries, cash receipts coding, budget data entry, and general office support.

Other duties performed within the department that may become the responsibility of the payroll clerk include accounts payable, vendor statement reconciliation, purchasing, inventory, cash receipts data entry, food service reporting, attendance reporting, warehousing, property inventories, financial and bank account reconciliations, financial reporting, budget preparation/monitoring, property inventories and general office support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
  1. Maintain employee files, calculate monthly salaries, accrue leave, process absences, time worked, paychecks, deduction payments, and track time taken under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
  2. Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) monthly reporting of time, wages and contributions. Processing enrollment, change, and termination forms. Calculating salary certifications.
  3. Federal and State payroll reporting - monthly, quarterly and annual payroll tax and employment reporting including annual W-2s and Social Security number verification.
  4. Assist employees with pay, payroll deductions, PERS, leave issues, provide past documents as requested, and general employee questions or concerns.
  5. Complete employment verifications, disability forms and employee notification of garnishments.
  6. Health insurance payments and monthly statement reconciliations.
  7. Suggests modifications to improve workflow and/or procedures.
  8. Works directly with all levels of District staff in requesting information or answering inquiries.
  9. Performs all other duties as assigned.


POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

Knowledge of:
  1. Payroll processing and procedures, from timesheet data entry to annual reporting of wages.
  2. PERS policies and any changes in those policies that would affect LCSD employees.
  3. Relevant Federal and State employment laws and regulations.
  4. Good organization and filing systems so information can be quickly located and status determined.
  5. Basic accounting practices, procedures and financial reporting fundamentals.
  6. Basic computer applications, especially spreadsheets and word processing.


Ability to:
  1. Enter data quickly and accurately with excellent keyboarding and 10-key skills.
  2. Effectively communicate with employees and others in a clear, concise and professional manner.
  3. Utilize strong mathematical skills with great attention to detail.
  4. Ability to follow instructions and work without close supervision.
  5. Work overtime in evenings, mornings and on weekends as necessary or requested.
  6. Efficiently operate office equipment including a computer, copier, scanner and fax.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Training:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Experience with payroll and accounting or bookkeeping.

3. Experience using spreadsheets and databases.

4. Applicable business education courses preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:
  1. A valid Nevada driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
  2. Skills testing may be required.


Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Cognitive ability and dexterity to operate office equipment for long periods of time. Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit and stand for long periods. Dexterity and coordination to handle periodic lifting and moving of boxes. Reaching for items above and below waist level. Involves hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds to waist height.

In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. Incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed under the following conditions: Position functions primarily within an office. The majority of work will be performed sitting at a computer for prolonged periods of time. Exposure to climate controlled office settings to outside weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. May involve exposure to noise levels ranging from low to moderate for frequent time periods.

Hazards: Stress, anxiety and office equipment (as related to specific assignment).

Primary Location:
District Wide
Salary Range:
$15.57 - $25.55 / Per Hour
Shift Type:
Full-Time

Company

We are Lyon County School District located in Northern Nevada.
Our vision... Graduate all students to be successful in college and career.
Our Mission... Provide relevant learning opportunities that develop adaptable, persistent, and self-directed learners capable of creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking necessary to overcome complex challenges.

Lyon County School District, with over 8,500 students and 1,100 staff members is the fourth largest school district in Nevada. LCSD is comprised of 18 schools located in five unique attendance areas including Dayton, Fernley, Silver Springs, Smith Valley and Yerington. Each school boasts highly qualified instructional leaders accompanied by caring and dedicated staff, who work tirelessly to ensure the learning needs of each student are realized. The district motto of “Every Student…Every Classroom…Every Day” comes to life when you step into the classroom and see students engaged in rigorous learning opportunities. 

Company info
Telephone
775-463-6800
Location
Lyon County School District
25 E. Goldfield Avenue
Yerington
NV
90447
US

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