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Payroll Clerk

Region 7 Education Service Center, Gladewater, TX, United States


Payroll Clerk

Sabine ISD Sabine ISD - Gladewater, Texas
Primary Purpose: Compile and prepare regular district payroll, including related reports and deposits. Work under moderate supervision to ensure accurate and timely preparation of payroll records according to prescribed procedures and regulations.
Qualifications: Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED Special Knowledge/Skills: 1) Knowledge of basic payroll accounting procedures; 2) Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records; 3) Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing; 4) Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance; 5) Ability to work with numbers in accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines; 6) Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience: 3 years payroll experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Payroll Accounting 1. Prepare accurate district payroll for distribution to employees following established procedures. 2. Receive and audit time sheets for all district employees. Calculate employee wages, salaries, hours worked, overtime pay, and determine withholdings, deductions, and net pay. 3. Balance payroll earnings and deductions; initiate related transfers of funds and deposits. 4. Maintain district payroll registers, employee payroll information, and other original documentation in an orderly and accurate manner in accordance with state, federal, and district requirements. Data Entry 5. Prepare and post all payroll changes including payroll deductions, salary changes, termination, and new employee information. Records and Reports 6. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required including maintaining payroll and related files such as payroll records, absent-from-duty reports, and service records. 7. Prepare and submit payroll reports and forms including those required by Internal Revenue Service, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Retirement System, Federal Insurance Contributors' Act (FICA), Medicare, Texas New Hire Reporting, and Workers' Compensation Commission. Other 8. Work cooperatively with human resource department, principals, department heads, campus and department secretaries, and employees to ensure accuracy of information reported. Resolve payroll problems and inquiries. 9. Respond to requests from financial institutions regarding verification of employment. 10. Maintain confidentiality of information. Supervisory Responsibilities: None
It is the policy of Sabine Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap in its employment policies. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Administration > Business/Finance
Job Requirements
At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
High School/Trade School degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Victoria Anderson
5424 FM 1252 W
Gladewater, Texas 75647
Phone: 903-984-8564
Email: vanderson@sabineisd.org