Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Interested applicants need to apply on the Dayton Area Job Consortium. Oakwood City School District has an immediate opening for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist.    Oakwood City School District has approximately 250 employees and 2,000 students across five schools. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for all aspects of payroll and benefits processing.  Interested candidates need to submit a current resume, cover letter and completed application.  Minimum Qualifications: *  Comprehensive knowledge of governmental accounting standards, state accounting software, and third-party financial service providers. Meets prerequisite qualifications to be bonded. *  Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.) *  High school diploma or GED. Data processing skills verified by training or work experience. Prefer two years payroll experience. Prefer post-secondary in a related field. *  Maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment. Essential Functions: *  Processes payroll and benefit payments in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.  *  Assists with annual audit and processes ACFR reporting. *  Completes payroll reports and tax payments by required deadlines. *  Confirms timesheets. Calculates gross wages. Processes payrolls. Reconciles payroll records. *  Distributes employee benefits notices and assists with contracts. Processes enrollment forms. *  Distributes paychecks/deposit confirmations forms. *  Monitors reporting deadlines. Complies with district records retention and disposal policies. *  Maintains employee health insurance and COBRA files. Processes enrollment forms. *  Maintains medical, disability, personal/family leave, and vacation records. *  Maintains monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports. Prepares W-2 forms. *  Maintains retirement records. Processes termination and retirement forms. *  Monitors the electronic database for absences. *  Provides backup support for other department staff. Assists with special projects as directed. *  Other duties may be assigned. Reports to: Treasurer and/or Assistant Treasurer Salary & Benefits: Specialist Pay Scale Salary placement on the schedule is based on verified education and years of relevant experience.  Competitive benefit package