Accounting Specialist - Mesa, United States - Mesa Public School

Mesa Public School

Verified Company

Mesa, United States

2 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Accounting Specialist

Clerical Test Required at Time of Application

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Rate:

***$20.31

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

B22, 12 months

Hours:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

OVERVIEW:

To process biweekly district payroll to ensure accuracy and adherence to district, state and federal policies and procedures; and to ensure accuracy of employees' accrual records.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School education or equivalent required with minimum three years payroll experience
Above average proficiency in typing, data entry and 10key by touch with accuracy; excellent test battery; high math aptitude; skill in performing detailed numerical computations
Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines with an accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
Ability to perform highvolume detailed work with accuracy, to assume responsibility, to independently make sound factbased decisions for daily tasks; to maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district personnel and outside agencies

DUTIES AND RESPONBILITIES:

Verify data entry for personnel payroll records to ensure accurate hourly earnings, contract calculations, funding codes, personal information, etc
Process and distribute paychecks
Perform data entry for timecard batches and appropriate voluntary deductions
Appropriately and accurately code employee records for leave accruals and holiday eligibility
Examine and verify payroll and absence reports
Maintain and monitor employee sick leave and vacation records in automated timekeeping system (TimeClockPlus)
Verify leave of absence salary calculations and absence postings
Run queries to maintain attendance files
Process paperwork to replace lost warrants; generate handissued warrants and cancellations
Acquire knowledge of and administer state, county and federal regulations, district policies and procedures, all employee groups negotiation agreements/working condition documents, and annual changes pertaining to salaries and benefits
Acquire knowledge of salary codes and use as needed
Respond to employee inquiries regarding salaries, deductions and benefits and tactfully address complaints and make payroll adjustments as needed
Regular and ontime attendance required
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

SUPERVISON
Supervisor, Payroll

Clerical test administered on line:

Testing takes approximately 35 minutes. (Data Entry test -10 minutes)

Clerical Test required for this position:

Application is considered incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration if clerical test results are not on file with Human Resources by closing date.