Payroll Specialist - Confidential (40 hrs./wk., 260 days) @ Business and Finance Washoe County School District

**POSITION:**Payroll Specialist - Confidential (40 hrs./wk., 260 days) **SCHEDULE:**Will discuss with applicant **LOCATION:**Reno, NV SALARY:$25.39 - $30.60 per hour TO APPLY: **Direct Link:**https://washoe.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job\_board\_form?op=viewandJOB\_ID=2000018289andCOMPANY\_ID=00004845andredirect\_qs=andredirect\_qs=start\_index=100andCOMPANY\_ID=00004845andsoftsort=NAME **Career Page:**https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/1034 Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. SUMMARY: Under direction, performs a full range of paraprofessional accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance and analysis of payroll data and reports. Incumbent may act in lead capacity over a small number of subordinate clerical personnel. Incumbent performs related work as required. This is the advanced journey level full-charged bookkeeper class within the clerical accounting series. Positions in this class process and maintain the most difficult and complex statistical and financial records which require originality, initiative, independent judgment, and knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting practices and principles. Must have knowledge of state and federal employment laws, rules and regulations. The Payroll Technician differs from the next lower class of Account Technician in that the consequences of error are greater, assignments are technically complex and of a more creative, evaluative and analytical nature. Requires greater knowledge of payroll law and bookkeeping and accounting practices and principles. MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Education: Equivalent to a two (2) year degree from an accredited college with major course work in bookkeeping, accounting or related field Experience: Three (3) years of experience comparable to that of an Account Technician within the Washoe County School District, of which one (1) year included preparing payroll information Knowledge of basic accounting principles, procedures and terminology Knowledge of governmental accounting, computerized accounting systems Knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations governing the maintenance of financial and statistical records Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices Knowledge of business mathematics Knowledge of methods and techniques used in researching, proofing, evaluating, gathering, organizing, and arranging data Knowledge of modern office procedures and equipment Skill at performing paraprofessional accounting duties and full charge bookkeeping duties with minimal supervision Skill at supervising, coordinating and reviewing work of subordinate account maintenance clerks Skill at verifying, compiling, reconciling and interpreting data and drawing logical conclusions Skill at preparing narrative and statistical reports and summaries from a variety of sources Skill at locating and correcting discrepancies or errors in financial and statistical documents Skill at operating standard office equipment and computerized accounting systems Skill at making mathematical computations rapidly and accurately Skill at understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions Skill at establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Compiles and technically interprets data for payroll processing purposes Researches and develops background information to be used for management decisions Compiles data and prepares routine and special reports required by state, federal and district uses Prepares special schedules for auditors Prepares technically difficult statistical and accounting reports and summaries from a variety of sources Responsible for receiving, inputting and verifying timesheets for a number of district sites and departments Performs complex analytical work in determining the proper reporting of hours worked Supervises and participates in maint ining tax, retirement, garnishment, miscellaneous deductions, and contribution records Identifies and resolves problems and makes corrective entries Utilizes computer terminal to enter and retrieve data and perform routine record maintenance Supervises and participates in maintaining records in various accounting systems on personnel, salaries, fund appropriations and expenditures Identifies and resolves problems and makes corrective entries Utilizes computer terminal to enter and retrieve data and perform routine record maintenance May assume responsibility for financial office support procedures in a defined major area such as payroll or for financial office support procedures associated with an entire department or program Provides technical or functional supervision in the area assigned Assists district personnel and the public by answering questions that involve searching for and abstracting use of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures Reports subordinates technical performance, progress, and needs to supervisor as requested WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles. Use of safe work practices with office equipment Avoidance of trips and falls Observance of fire regulations and traffic signals The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated BENEFITS: No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation Salary Increases