Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for a Payroll Specialist position in the Finance Department. Position is full time, 12 month position. Includes benefits and begins May 27, 2024.

Job Title: Payroll Specialist Pay Grade: ESP Salary Schedule

Job Family: N/A FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Finance Prepared Date: July 15, 2013; rev. 05/06/24

Typical Work Year: 12 months

SUMMARY:  Work with the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to accurately and efficiently process and distribute payroll checks in accordance with federal and state laws and District policies. Generate PERA, unemployment insurance, federal, state, and local tax reporting, in addition to maintaining current employee benefit records. Foster a professional environment that leads to continuous improvement efforts in the payroll and finance departments. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

M 40% Process payroll for support staff, certified, managerial/technical, administrative, adjunct, and temporary employees.

M 3% Processing garnishments/tax levies in compliance with all legal requirements

D 6% Update employee records.

M 10% Submit payroll taxes and other deduction payables.

M 2% Reconcile payroll accounts

A 3% Prepare and distribute W-2s for District employees.

D 10% Maintain employee benefit records for Health, Dental, Vision and supplemental coverage

D 25% Maintaining and fostering positive and professional employee contact. 

Ongoing 1% Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:  High school diploma or equivalent, plus training and/or technical courses in payroll and accounting. Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities of the position.

EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years of experience in payroll processing, including general accounting. Experience in employee benefits including health, dental, and vision preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: None required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of payroll procedures
• Knowledge Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and tax laws and regulations preferred
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, email, etc. 
• Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Operating knowledge of and experience with ten-key adding machine.
• Operating knowledge of current district financial programs preferred; required within 3 months after hire.

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 201 E 12th Street, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.