Anchorage School District · 3 weeks ago
Payroll Technician
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $72K/yr
5+ years expAnchorage School District is seeking a Payroll Technician to manage payroll records and assist in payroll-related inquiries. The role involves maintaining employee data, overseeing check production, and ensuring timely processing of payroll activities.
Education
Hiring Manager
Lucy Teaford
Responsibilities
Performs record keeping operations related to the Anchorage School District's payroll activities
Researches and answers payroll questions
Maintains and updates employee data in relation to pay, deductions, and contributions
Compiles, arranges, posts, and verifies all computer input on all substitute employees in relation to all employment data, salary, and adjustments
Oversees printing of checks and advices to ensure proper routing and delivery
Ensures that timecards are timely and communicates with all units on deadlines and special processing
Works with the payroll coordinators for accurate preparation, maintenance, and balancing procedures for each payroll regarding accounting interface and payroll master file totals
Provides backup to other payroll functions such as payroll assistants, as assigned
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or equivalent and courses in bookkeeping
Five years of experience in financial record keeping work
Payroll experience
Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and machines
Knowledge of financial record keeping, bargaining agreements, and individual contracts
Experience in the use of computers for payroll and record keeping
Ability to work independently and maintain productive working relationships with others through teamwork
Ability to type and operate 10-key calculator by touch
Ability to work well under stress caused by constant deadlines
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality concerning all sensitive pay records
Preferred
Ability to make calculations and summarize them with speed and accuracy
Benefits
Retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)
Company
Anchorage School District
Anchorage School District manages all public schools within the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Anderson
Chief Financial Officer
Ellie Soto
Executive Secretary to Chief Human Resources Officer
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