Payroll Specialist Senior- Finance Department
Young World Physical Education, Tempe, AZ, United States
Payroll Specialist Senior - Finance Department
Tempe School District No.3, Sanchez - Finance Dept, Tempe, Arizona.
Job ID: 5667057.
Application Deadline: Apr 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time).
Posted: Apr 23, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC).
Starting Date: Immediately.
Title
Payroll Specialist Senior
Job Description
Prepare, process, balance, and distribute payroll; maintain payroll records ensuring correct salaries are given and proper deductions are made.
Qualifications
Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED.
One (1) year of basic accounting, bookkeeping, and/or payroll experience on an automated system.
State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Completion of District administered skills tests.
Essential Functions
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)
Duties and Responsibilities
Process payroll for all employees on automated system (SERP).
Prepare checks and reports for all non-employee payroll vendors including federal, state and local agencies, and prepare and confirm deposit at Clearinghouse for direct deposits.
Balance payroll reports and process and maintain all mandatory and voluntary deductions.
Verify correct wage garnishment amounts; ensure checks reflect correct time worked, reconcile data in automated time keeping software (TCP), run interface to main payroll system and post payroll to the general ledger.
Process new employees, transfers, FTE changes, and termination data on system with correct assignments.
Resolve payroll issues; assist employees with changes and questions.
Prepare quarterly reports, prepare and distribute W-2 Forms.
Process time cards for employees and substitutes, ensuring accuracy.
Print checks; run multiple payroll reports; and complete wage verification forms for various agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics
Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping methods, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of computer accounting software.
Knowledge of public relations/customer service methods and practices.
Knowledge of District, federal and state rules and regulations related to payroll.
Skill maintaining accurate and timely data entry of all information into Human Resources/Payroll databases.
Skill utilizing computer databases to develop reports and payroll checks.
Skill utilizing customer service techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Working Conditions
Fast paced general office environment with extensive student and public contact.
Physical Effort
Repetitive motion and eye strain through extensive utilization of computer hardware and software.
Category
Classified
Work Year
12 months
Department/School
Finance Department
Position Type
Full-Time
Salary
$25.44 Per Hour
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Madonna Neuwirth, Assistant Director of Finance
Sanchez - Finance Dept
Phone: 480-730-7378
Email: madonna.neuwirth@tempeschools.org
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Tempe School District No.3, Sanchez - Finance Dept, Tempe, Arizona.
Job ID: 5667057.
Application Deadline: Apr 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time).
Posted: Apr 23, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC).
Starting Date: Immediately.
Title
Payroll Specialist Senior
Job Description
Prepare, process, balance, and distribute payroll; maintain payroll records ensuring correct salaries are given and proper deductions are made.
Qualifications
Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED.
One (1) year of basic accounting, bookkeeping, and/or payroll experience on an automated system.
State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Completion of District administered skills tests.
Essential Functions
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)
Duties and Responsibilities
Process payroll for all employees on automated system (SERP).
Prepare checks and reports for all non-employee payroll vendors including federal, state and local agencies, and prepare and confirm deposit at Clearinghouse for direct deposits.
Balance payroll reports and process and maintain all mandatory and voluntary deductions.
Verify correct wage garnishment amounts; ensure checks reflect correct time worked, reconcile data in automated time keeping software (TCP), run interface to main payroll system and post payroll to the general ledger.
Process new employees, transfers, FTE changes, and termination data on system with correct assignments.
Resolve payroll issues; assist employees with changes and questions.
Prepare quarterly reports, prepare and distribute W-2 Forms.
Process time cards for employees and substitutes, ensuring accuracy.
Print checks; run multiple payroll reports; and complete wage verification forms for various agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics
Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping methods, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of computer accounting software.
Knowledge of public relations/customer service methods and practices.
Knowledge of District, federal and state rules and regulations related to payroll.
Skill maintaining accurate and timely data entry of all information into Human Resources/Payroll databases.
Skill utilizing computer databases to develop reports and payroll checks.
Skill utilizing customer service techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Working Conditions
Fast paced general office environment with extensive student and public contact.
Physical Effort
Repetitive motion and eye strain through extensive utilization of computer hardware and software.
Category
Classified
Work Year
12 months
Department/School
Finance Department
Position Type
Full-Time
Salary
$25.44 Per Hour
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Madonna Neuwirth, Assistant Director of Finance
Sanchez - Finance Dept
Phone: 480-730-7378
Email: madonna.neuwirth@tempeschools.org
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