Frontline Applicant Tracking - DeSoto Parish School Board

Openings as of 4/24/2025
Secretarial/Clerical

Payroll Clerk

JobID: 2905

Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical/Payroll


Date Posted:
  4/9/2025


Location:
  Central Office


  
TITLE: Payroll Clerk
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• 1 of the following required:
  • Associates Degree
  • Certification in Office Systems from a technical or business institution
  • 3 years experience in clerical capacity
• Demonstrates competence using computer and other business machines.
• Additional criteria as the Board may establish.
 
REPORTS TO: Director of Business Services
 
SUPERVISES: None
 
JOB GOAL: To perform all payroll functions for the school system as described in the most recent version of the DeSoto Parish School Board’s Payroll Manual.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Job Related
 
• Performs all clerical duties associated with payroll.
• Follows the procedures and activities outlined in the Payroll Manual.
• Assists others in the Business Office when directed.
 
Performance Responsibilities
 
• Successfully completes the quantity of work assigned.
• Satisfactorily completes the quality of work assigned.
• Assumes responsibility in work area.
• Meets deadlines.
• Assists in work area, as needed.
• Shows initiative.
• Exercises good safety and health practices.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities assigned by the proper authority.
• Reports job-related injuries within 48 hours of work accident to the immediate supervisor.  “Job-related injuries” include, but are not limited to, any accident or illness, which involves loss of consciousness, restriction of work or motion, or medical treatment.
 
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS:
 
• Collaborates and communicates effectively and respectfully with colleagues and the community to promote growth and to accomplish the district’s mission.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality and notifies appropriate personnel of absences and late arrivals in a prompt manner, as per district procedures.
• Complies with all district rules and policies.
• Ensures proper care of supplies, electronics/computers and other equipment.
• Maintains his/her assigned area and its environment in a manner conducive to a professional working environment.
• Participates in activities to improve professional competence, including those activities required by the board.
• Oversees the maintenance of current records and reports as assigned.
• Projects a well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Accepts and implements assistance and resources designed to improve or enhance performance.
• Contributes to achieving the district’s mission and engages in self-reflection and growth opportunities. 
• Is courteous to faculty, staff and the public.
• Recognizes and respects the rights and property of other employees and the public.
• Exhibits professional and ethical conduct.
• Exercises proper judgment and refrains from conduct which reduces or causes a loss of his/her effectiveness in the profession.
• Adheres to all deadlines set by board policy.
• Exhibits positive personal behavior and avoids improprieties or the appearance of improprieties.
• Maintains confidentiality of all matters related to student and employee matters.
• Reports job-related injuries within 48 hours of a work accident to the immediate supervisor.
• Adheres to the DeSoto Parish School Board’s Sexual Harassment Policy to be found at File: GAEAA.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve Months
EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated at least once annually in accordance with Board policy.




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