Anticipated Business Office Assistant/Payroll

Description:
Full-time Business Office Assistant/Payroll (see attached job description)

Work Year:
12 months

Salary & Benefits:
Information regarding benefits for the position can be found here on the district website. Pay range is $75,000-80,000.

Qualifications:

Payroll Specialist – Key Responsibilities & Qualifications (2026)

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and process biweekly payroll for all school district staff.
• Maintain and audit employee records to ensure accurate payroll data.
• Manage employee benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, FMLA, and other leave programs.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and benefit providers.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to payroll and benefits.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with annual audits.
• Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries from employees and administration.

Qualifications:

• School district payroll experience (required).
• Proficient in Skyward Qmlativ (required).
• At least three years of experience in a school district business office or similar payroll/finance environment.
• Knowledge of TRS and IMRF reporting preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to process and manage FMLA requests and other payroll-related leave processes accurately
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of current accounting principles, payroll processing, and state/federal reporting requirements.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and employment laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including creating formulas, analyzing data, and developing reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google platforms, and financial software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support staff payroll questions and deadlines.
• Able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Application Procedure:
Complete on-line application. Please do NOT send any additional documents at this time.

Selection Procedure:
Qualified applicants will be screened for this position. The CSBO will contact applicants who will be invited to participate in an interview. The interview may include several office skills assessments.