Palo Alto Unified School District · 1 day ago
Payroll Supervisor (Internal Only)
Palo Alto Unified School District is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to assist with the preparation of district-certificated payrolls. The role requires a high level of skill in spreadsheet use and database management, as well as maintaining confidentiality while managing payroll processes and benefits programs.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Prepare regular and variable payrolls for personnel
Implement payroll changes by interpreting regulations, resolutions, contracts, and ordinances
Manage the month-end payroll process
Prepare new employee information and enter this data into the payroll system
Check and extend vouchers on regular, part-time, and substitute certificated employees
Perform year-end reporting and reconciliation functions
Assist school sites and other departments in budget preparation by projecting personnel services expenses
Administer benefits programs including retirement (CalSTRS/CalPERS), Social Security, salary continuation, and worker’s compensation supplement
Check and bring up-to-date regular payroll, adding new employees, and calculating proper deductions
Calculate salary, retirement, withholding taxes, and net pay
Recap payroll by various groups and check against information received from the County Office of Education
Review all payroll audit reports and various payroll and personnel documents for accuracy
Prepare and balance year-end reports to Federal and State agencies including issuance of W-2s to employees
Balance payroll reconciliation and all payroll-related funds
Research and respond to payroll inquiries
See more in the job description attached below
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to an Associate's degree or higher with an emphasis in Business and/or Accounting
Three years of responsible experience in the maintenance of financial records
Experience with computerized data entry and accounting systems
Benefits
100% District-paid (employee only)
Family Benefits voluntary