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Payroll Assistant

Young World Physical Education, Justin, TX, United States


Payroll Assistant
Northwest Independent School District FINANCIAL SERVICES - Justin, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Northwest Independent School District

Job Details
Job ID:

5669042
Application Deadline:

Posted until filled
Posted:

Apr 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description
NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Title: Payroll Assistant (0415)

Reports To:

Director of Payroll

Dept. /Campus:

Finance

Duty Days:

235 Days

Wage/Hour Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:

P30

Date Revised:

08/2023

Primary Purpose:

Supports the payroll team, under direct supervision of the Director of Payroll, the payroll assistant aids in the processing of semi-monthly and monthly payrolls. They will assist with various employee-related functions as they relate to timekeeping and payroll processing.

Qualifications

High school Diploma or GED

Practices integrity with highly sensitive and confidential information

Ability to understand, explain and apply written and oral instructions, practices and procedures

Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and attention to detail skills

Ability to create detailed and accurate reports, and meet deadlines

Demonstrates leadership with proper attendance and punctuality

Ability to use Microsoft Office, Excel and various other computer programs

eFinance Plus, Frontline Absence Management and TimeClock Plus experience a plus.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares payroll for a large volume of employees to be approved by the deadline

Receives and processes Laserfiche forms submitted by staff

Collecting and analyzing the accuracy of employee timesheets

Entering and updating payroll data in the software

Maintaining a record of employees’ leave banks

Calculating employee salaries considering overtime hours and deductions

Mailing electronic paychecks or handing over hard copies of the same to employees

Resolving any inquiries related to the payroll

Ensuring that there are no discrepancies in the payroll activities

Runs reports, reviews, and tracks budget code usage as needed

Communicates department-wide payroll issues or concerns to Director and department administrative coordinator

Demonstrates exceptional customer service and confidentiality when assisting employees with payroll issues

Supervisory Duties
N/A

Equipment Used
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Position requires occasional prolonged and irregular hours

Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer

Position requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, sitting, and keyboarding

Position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds to waist high

Additional Information
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$40,062.80 to $57,662 Per Year

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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