Payroll Clerk, Sr. jobs in Farmington, NM

Payroll Specialist

Full Time : 235 Work Days

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree in Accounting, Business, Human Resources
• Knowledge of School Districts Payroll System
• Knowledge of state and federal payroll laws and regulations
• Knowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet software
• Strong attention to detail
• Good math and numerical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication abilities with aptitude in problem-solving

Responsibilities:

• Collecting and verifying timesheets and leave requests to complete all payrolls timely
• Preparing and administering checks or making direct deposits through a bank payment system
• Issue statements and invoices and maintains records
• Update paper and electronic payroll records by entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes etc.
• Answering employees' questions and concerns regarding payroll
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll
• Processing and issuing W-2 forms to employees
• Calculating payroll liabilities by determining employee taxes, including federal and state income and social security tax and calculating employer's payments for social security, unemployment and worker's compensation
• Calculation liabilities for Educational Retirement, Retiree Health and IRS 941 monthly and quarterly reports
• Prepare Teacherage leases and oversee the day to day accounting matters which include record keeping of all rents and utilities
• Trains School Secretaries and Principals on timesheets and leave request
• Performs other tasks as noted in the District's Internal Controls Handbook
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Open Until Filled