Bellevue School District · 4 hours ago
Payroll Specialist (Temporary)
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$38.82/hr - $38.82/hr
2+ years expBellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students. They are seeking a Payroll Specialist to process District-wide payroll information and assist in payroll-related matters.
EducationHigher EducationNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Implements provisions of collective bargaining agreements, federal and state laws impacting payroll, District policies and procedures related to payroll, the District budget coding system, and District benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, annuity, and other plans
Processes District payroll timecards, employee assignment sheets, emergency forms, released time forms, W-4s, salary reduction agreements, medical/dental enrollment forms, billing statements for tax deferred annuities and insurance plans, payroll deduction authorizations, direct deposit agreements, pay warrants, and other miscellaneous documents
Inputs data into computerized payroll system; prints reports as necessary to aid in verifying data; utilizes payroll system to approve assignments, to set up payment schedules and payroll deductions, and to make journal entries to adjust benefit payables; collaborates with data processing department to troubleshoot system problems and design system improvements
Responds to employee questions about payroll; communicates proper timecard coding and other District payroll procedures to office managers, department heads, and supervisors; works with human resources salary coordinators as necessary to produce or modify assignments in the payroll system
Reconciles insurance and annuity billing statements with payroll information; researches payroll data to resolve discrepancies; reconciles absences with emergency, personal, and released time forms; researches paid leave information to establish leave without pay assignment dates; reconciles substitute log with timecards; calculates schedules of salary payments, cash-out value of vacation and sick leave, and life and accidental death and disability billing reconciliation
Maintains custody and ensures security of pay warrants, payroll records and source documents, W-2s, and other documents, as required by law; maintains confidentiality as required
Performs a variety of miscellaneous payroll office functions, including maintaining the filing system, sorting mail, assisting with correspondence, and copying documents
Verifying and reconciling payroll information
Processing time cards
Inputting payroll data
Verifying coding
Applying pay-related provisions of collective bargaining agreements
Resolving employee complaints related to payroll
Coordinating preparation and distribution of pay checks
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
One year of coursework in accounting, payroll or human resources and two years of payroll, accounting or personnel experience
Experience with computerized payroll systems desirable
Elementary principles and practices of bookkeeping and accounting
Office methods and procedures
Personnel and payroll practices and procedures
Performs computations at a high level of proficiency
Maintains accurate records
Computer operation
Effective oral and written communication
Data entry and 10-key by touch
Interpersonal relations
Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations
Read and use numerical data rapidly and accurately
Operate a calculator proficiently
Keyboard
Maintain confidentiality
Read and analyze reports and spreadsheets
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff
Perform mathematical calculations
Work independently and exercise independent judgment
Plan, organize and prioritize work and complete tasks accurately and rapidly. Attend to detail
Work effectively under pressure to meet inflexible deadlines
Perform research and resolve problems
Interpret and apply terms and conditions of collective bargaining agreements
Perform all physical activities and meet all physical requirements indicated in the Physical Demands section above
Exert all necessary mental effort indicated in the Mental Demands section above
Perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies, District and legal requirements
Meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations
Preferred
School district experience desirable
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Long-term disability
Life-insurance eligibility
Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.
Vacation
Paid holidays
Company
Bellevue School District
Bellevue School District is a high school that provides students with an exemplary college preparatory education to succeed in career.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Janine Thorn
Chief Communications Officer (CCO)
Recent News
2025-05-17
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