Date Available:
Until Filled PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA 23901
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Payroll Specialist

Reports To: Director of Finance

FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Summary: To ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Payroll Office with respect to all duties which may be assigned to the Payroll Specialist. Works with limited supervision while providing accurate and systemic payroll services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A
QUALIFICATIONS: 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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE (preferred)
1. Has an Associate’s degree in accounting or related field required. B.A. preferred.
2. Has the ability to operate various software programs.
3. Possesses experience in clerical office work and a general knowledge of bookkeeping and payroll procedures.
4. Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with all school employees as well as the general public, and to meet the public in an efficient and cordial manner..
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to operate a Personal Computer software and knowledge of working with spreadsheets.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board policies.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop and kneel. Lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Twelve-month employment. Salary to be determined by the School Board.
EVALUATION
Performance of the position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Prince Edward County School Board’s policy on evaluation of classified personnel.
Revised: May 2006, October 2014, June 2018, October 2023
Approved by: Superintendent