Payroll Accountant

Primary Purpose:

Process reporting to state and federal entities; reconcile payroll related general ledger accounts; ensure that payroll is delivered in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree
• Degree preference in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Experience

• Two (2) years of business or payroll related experience
• Public school district experience (preferred)
• Experience with eFinance Plus, Excel, Word, and Laserfiche (preferred)
• Experience with Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) reporting (preferred)

Special Knowledge and Skills 

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements relating to payroll issues and reports
• Knowledge of payroll accounting and auditing principles
• Knowledge of payroll reporting requirements
• Knowledge of Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) rules and regulations
• Proficiency in using a PC and software for word processing, spreadsheet creation, and database management, with advanced experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Work cooperatively with the finance department to reconcile payroll liability accounts on the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Develop, recommend, and implement procedures to ensure timely reconciliation of payroll liability accounts.
• Process monthly Teacher Retirement System (TRS) reporting.
• Reconcile TRS reporting on monthly basis.
• Assist in the development and implementation of systems and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll function.
• Assist in the payment and reconciliation process of Education Staffing Solution (ESS) billings for district contracted substitutes.
• Process vendor payments for payroll deductions on a bi-weekly and monthly basis.
• Prepare special reports for management as required.
• Assist with implementation of Laserfiche electronic document imaging system for payroll records.
• Work cooperatively with all departments and campuses on payroll related matters.
• Attend all applicable training opportunities related to payroll processing and changes to state and federal law.
• Maintains and adheres to ethical business practices.

Other Duties: 

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. 
• Participate in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None