Payroll Coordinator

Position Summary

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing, reporting, and compliance for the Anchor Bay School District. This position ensures that all district employees-hourly, salaried, exempt, non-exempt, and contractual-are compensated accurately and on time in accordance with district policies, negotiated agreements, and federal and state regulations. The Payroll Coordinator maintains accurate payroll and benefits records, oversees retirement reporting, supports annual audits, and provides exceptional customer service to staff and administrators.

Certification Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent job experience in School Business Office Payroll functions.
• Five (5) years of related job experience required; preference given to candidates with experience in a Michigan Public School Business Office.
• Proficiency in AS400 and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Familiarity with the IRS Employer's Tax Guide.
• Experience with governmental fund accounting rules and regulations, including financial reporting, recording transactions, and maintaining general ledgers.
• Knowledge of the Office of Retirement Services (ORS) and state and local public-school reporting requirements.
• Proficient with UKG or other web-based payroll and HR systems.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with all staff classifications in performing job duties.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.
• Successful completion of a basic skills test and computer proficiency test.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

Required Skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(These duties are illustrative and not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.)

Compensation and Benefits

Terms of Employment

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated annually by the Director of Business Services or designee in accordance with district policy and administrative procedures.

Anchor Bay School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.