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Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant

Alabama State Department of EducationMontgomery, AL, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Payroll Assistant

Position Overview : To assist the Payroll Supervisor with ensuring that payroll records, procedures and reports are completed in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Essential Responsibilities :

  • Perform payroll activities of the system in compliance with sound business practices, School Board policies, and federal and state laws.
  • Assist in the preparation and coordination of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports for the state and federal government, the School Board and system management.
  • Maintain the payroll system control files.
  • Check Timesheets for accuracy.
  • Handling Direct Deposit requests.
  • Processing Wage Garnishments.
  • Making salary adjustments for raises, experience, and higher degrees.
  • Process all tax related forms.
  • Maintaining a record of employees' sick, personal and vacation leaves.
  • Prepare and maintain employee payroll files and accounts payable files.
  • Provide information and assistance for auditors as required.
  • Serve as resource and demonstrate support to schools and departments for payroll matters.
  • Communicate effectively with the public, staff members, administrators and other contact persons using tact and good judgment.
  • Follow attendance, punctuality and proper dress rules.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding school / workplace matters.
  • Model and maintain high ethical standards.
  • Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
  • Maintain expertise in assigned area to fulfill project goals and objectives.
  • Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
  • Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
  • Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.
  • Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement.
  • Perform other tasks consistently as assigned by the Payroll Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • High school diploma, GED, or sufficient experience, education, and training that demonstrate ability to perform duties and responsibilities of the position
  • Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping, accounting, payroll practices.
  • Minimum of 3 years in clerical, administrative secretarial experience, or similar administrative positions
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite or other proprietary productivity software applications
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written correspondence
  • Strong organizational skills and proven ability to work successfully in a fast-paced office environment
  • Application Procedures and Instructions :

  • Complete the State of Alabama application on-line (Application) and reference the specific job number listed above.
  • As required by law, and after a job offer is extended, you must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a fee of $46.20.
  • About MPS THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. "NO PERSON SHALL BE DENIED EMPLOYMENT OR BE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, SEX, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW."

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