What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Central Falls School District?
This is a 12-month salaried non union position. Position includes benefits, retirement/state
pension, and generous PTO
? In this role you will continue streamlining the Payroll Function and be a vital part of the digital
transformation.
? Prepare bi-weekly payroll for all school department employees
? Sort and enter employee timesheets to issue additional pay for each pay period - the vast majority
of these will be digital beginning mid-September
? Verify all leave taken by all staff, assist school staff with correct accounting of time to ensure
correct payment of hours and validate holidays
? Review pay information prior to payroll run to ensure accuracy (verify against electronic
records).
? Responsible for processing of the district payroll, including all salaried and hourly employees;
perform banking activities for direct deposits, vendor deduction payments, submission of related
records, and publishing of payroll to employee portal
? Make necessary payroll adjustments regarding pay in conjunction with HR
? Reconcile Teacher Retirement and Non-Teacher Retirement contributions
? Assist in the preparation of reports for local, state and federal agencies. (ACA)
? Ensure compliance with IRS, State and other legislative actions and assist auditors in finding and
interpreting district information for payroll related matters (e.g., withholding, TDI)
? Serve a resource to HR for all forms submitted Municipal Employment Retirement System
(MERS) and Employment Retirement System of Rhode Island (ERSRI) – (i.e., retirement).
? Work with the Finance Team and Human Resources in maintaining the district wide Enterprise
Resource System.
? Assist in preparation of salary projections for budget and negotiations purposes
? Become knowledgeable of the Union and non-union contract provisions for faculty and staff.
? Such other responsibilities as may from time to be assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and/or Superintendent
Effective attention to detail
? Respond to payroll issues professionally, and in a timely manner.
? Ability to prioritize is essential
? Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills
? Aptitude for numeric calculations and interpretations
? 10-key by touch
? Knowledge of financial software programs and strong Microsoft Excel
? Accounting experience (preferred)
? Ability to work in person primarily
? High regard for confidentiality
? Team Oriented
