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    ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN II (PAYROLL) JobID: 5807
  • Position Type:
      Finance

  • Date Posted:
      2/3/2025

  • Location:
      School Administrative Offices

  • Closing Date:
      Open Until Filled

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    ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN II (PAYROLL) 


    GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

     

    Performs difficult technical work in the processing of the payroll and employee deductions; does related work
    as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Supervisor/Coordinator of Finance.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

     

    This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or skills associated with:  Preparing and maintaining payroll and related records and files; preparing reports.

     
    • Preparing and maintaining payroll and related records and files; preparing reports.
    • Processes semi-monthly payroll; inputs new contracts, pay changes, transfers, resignations,  encumbrances and account distributions; inputs salary supplements and stipends information for no planning period, athletics, extra curricular duties, department heads, etc.;
    • Responsible for proration of salaries, summer pay deductions and miscellaneous pay.
    • Responsible for payroll deductions including workers’ compensation docks, garnishments, child support, tax liens, bankruptcy deductions, tax withholdings, etc.;
    • Responsible for extended leave payroll calculations for FMLA
    • Prepares a variety of spreadsheets used for payroll verification;
    •  Meets with new hires; explains payroll procedures when required; 
    • Prepares federal and state electronic transmittal of funds; prepares, maintains and generates a varietyof required reports, forms and spreadsheets; Prepares quarterly taxes and unemployment required reports, forms and spreadsheets;
    • Prepares quarterly taxes and unemployment required reports, forms and spreadsheets;
    • Prepares complex computer reports used to project and analyze expenditures and proposals; 
    • Works with Senior Accountants regarding general ledger and all journal entries;
    • Assists and prepares information for auditors;
    • Prepares and maintains employees’ use of school board vehicle benefit tax and group life insurance benefit tax;
    • Works with all Financial Software including Microsoft, Google, Frontline and Alio;
    • Responsible for processing and reconciling all docks resulting from leave shortages and leave without pay.
    • Works with Virginia Short Term Disability and Long Term as related to VRS Hybrid;
    • Works closely with the Chief Financial Officer regarding salary scales;
    • Assists with balancing with the Supervisor/Coordinator for month and Year end;
    • Performs related tasks as required and assigned.?

    Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of
    every task or responsibility.

     
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES


    Thorough knowledge of the school payroll system and benefit program administration; thorough knowledge
    of bookkeeping terminology and methods; general knowledge of accounting theory and principles, and their
    application to the accounting transactions of the area assigned; general knowledge of standard office
    procedures, practices and equipment; skill in the use of computer equipment; ability to establish and maintain
    effective working relationships with associates and the general public; ability to follow detailed and written
    instructions; ability to prepare complex financial records and reports.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by
    course work in bookkeeping and accounting and considerable experience involving the maintenance of
    payroll and financial records.


    AA/EOE STATEMENT

    This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
    gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

     

    FLSA STATUS

    Non-Exempt


    This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.


    Terms of Employment

    Salary Range:   59,030-75,712








Postings current as of 3/30/2025 10:18:15 AM CST.


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