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.

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. Attachment(s): Business Office Assistant Payroll 2016.pdf