QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting desired
• High school diploma with at least three to five years experience in public school accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing or payroll
• Bookkeeping experience required
• Proficiency in math
• Proficiency in typing and computer skills
• Experience with Marathon software preferred
• Proficient in the use of voicemail and e mail
• Loyalty and discretion
• Excellent public relations skills

REPORTS TO:

            Director of Business Services

SUPERVISES:

            N/A

JOB SUMMARY:

The basic function of this position is to assist in the coordinated effort to administer adequate and efficient accounting controls to the fiscal affairs of the district.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Processes computerized payroll information, including deduction corrections and adjustments to existing information.
• Files monthly and quarterly reports.
• Processes W4 forms for all personnel.
• Processes and balances additional deductions such as tax sheltered annuities, health insurance, credit union accounts, life insurance, salary protection insurance, cafeteria plans, etc.
• Maintains and checks personal and sick leave balances on employees in accordance with established policy.
• Processes time reporting documents for all pay locations.
• Answers questions concerning time reporting documents, payroll checks, and deductions on payroll checks.
• Fills out various forms dealing with wages and deductions as follows: retirement, social security, welfare, unemployment, and garnishments.
• Monitors all timesheets coming into business office from all departments and schools.
• Submits names of eligible employees to Blue Cross, updates current changes, deletions, and additions.
• Keeps abreast of all methods and procedures as they pertain to the functioning of the department.
• Exhibits professionalism in all on-the-job interactions.
• Follows district’s overtime policy and fixed asset procedures at all times.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.
• Provides support to HR office for all payroll/insurance accounting issues.
• Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school/office climate.
• Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students and administration.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.