Payroll Manager - Scottsdale, United States - Cave Creek Unified School District

Cave Creek Unified School District

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Scottsdale, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

FLSA:
Exempt
Supports District schools and principals in their effort to foster an optimal educational environment for students.

Directs all payroll activities, determines the validity of all documentation, complies with all Federal and State payroll requirements, and ensures the District Policies are followed to properly pay all personnel.

Responsible for all payroll and related activities.

MAJOR TASKS:

Direct, review, perform and coordinate all payroll functions and activities necessary to process payrolls(s), including but not limited to, payroll processing, maintaining related records, individual tax status, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, third party payments, preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for supervisors.
Compile and distribute the biweekly payroll vouchers, deduction reports and summary reports.
Ensure all payroll deposits are made to the appropriate accounts.
Validate all payroll records; including timesheets, insurance deductions, other voluntary deductions, payroll register, etc.
Coordinate voluntary deductions with applicable vendors, including individual pay period remittance.
Maintain position inventory records in the School ERP Pro System.
Ensure compliance with Federal and State and guidelines on nonvoluntary deductions such as income taxes, OASI and retirement contributions.
Document and maintain employee leave records.
Compile, prepare and submit quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax and wage reports, employee W2's.
Communicate effectively with staff, community, schools, and County offices on payroll related issues and provide training on payroll related technology systems.
Exercise independent judgment when dealing with confidential information.
Provide information and assistance to overall district financial office.
Responsible for internal audit of payroll functions to ensure compliance in preparation for the annual independent audit.
Evaluates staff on a regular basis and makes recommendations for employment.
Other jobrelated duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma; college courses in Accounting; Certificated technical training in area of School Finance preferred.
5 years' experience working in school district finance with 2 years minimum in payroll preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental elements of payroll processing, calculating paychecks, tax reporting, payroll accounting, and the accompanying skills and responsibilities
Knowledge of applicable Federal and State statutes, rules and policies relating to school finance.
Knowledge of School District policies.
CPP designation preferred.
Ability to work in a highvolume environment and meet deadlines.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have regular and reliable attendance, is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and/or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SUPERVISION:

Received from:
Chief Financial Officer

Given to:
Payroll Specialist

EVALUATION:

At least once annually by the administrator in accordance with the policy of the Governing Board.

Pay:
From $53,040.00 per year

Benefits: