Payroll Clerk

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Ability to complete the payroll functions.
3. Three (3) years experience in payroll procedures.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a computer.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to:

Payroll Supervisor

Supervises:

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of double entry accounting and bookkeeping systems, payroll, and accounts payable procedures.
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently, make policy interpretations, and use independent judgment.
3. Ability and skills to operate computers.
4. Good knowledge of computer programs including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.
5. Ability to communicate clearly with the public and employees.
6. Ability to work well with others.
7. Ability to keep business matters confidential.
8. Ability to organize and maintain accurate records.
9. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensity work environment.
10. Knowledge or ability to quickly learn operations of the section or unit so which assigned.
11. Ability to perform complex arithmetic operations.
12. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally, in writing, and via e-mail and other electronic communications means.
13. Ability to exercise tact, good judgment and initiative.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs the payroll functions and assists in necessary procedures to insure accurate and timely processing of the Board's payroll.
2. Assists in the processing of service reports, data input and employment verifications.
3. Completes and mails federal and state tax reports, social security reports, unemployment compensation reports and other reports as required.
4. Processes enrollment for professional organizations and elective deductions.
5. Prepares annual reports for sick leave, personal leave and retirement.
6. Reconciles, prepares and mails deduction checks for all funds.
7. Maintains system-wide time and attendance system database.
8. Performs other tasks as may from time to time be assigned.
9. Takes leave time in accordance with Board policy and reports all absences to SubFinder in a timely manner.
10. Attends work and arrives/departs work at the appropriate times as determined by the immediate supervisor.
11. Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the Payroll Supervisor, Accounting Supervisor, Financial Accounting Manager, or Chief School Financial Officer.

Terms of employment:

The terms of employment shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Board's Policy Manual, Fair Dismissal Act of Alabama and the Board?s Salary Schedule -- Central Office Administrative Support.

Evaluation:

Performance evaluation shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel - GCRK and GCRK - R.

Source: Tuscaloosa City Schools, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Date:7/25/88
revised:8/15/88