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Accounting Position- Payroll Assistant
The Payroll Assistant is a full time position responsible for supporting payroll operations to ensure that all employees are paid accurately and on time. This position involves processing timesheets, maintaining payroll records, assisting with payroll reporting, and responding to employee payroll inquiries. The Payroll Assistant works closely with the finance and human resources teams to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and district/organizational policies. This position is eligible for vacation leave, personal leave, sick leave, SERS retirement benefits, medical, dental, and vision benefits, $20k in employer-paid life insurance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect, review, and verify employee timesheets, attendance records, and other payroll documents.
- Enter and maintain accurate payroll data in the payroll system. Process payroll on a regular basis (24 pays a year).
- Prepare and distribute employee paychecks, direct deposits, and earnings statements. Assist with calculating wages, overtime, deductions, garnishments, and benefits contributions.
- Maintain employee payroll files and records in compliance with retention policies. Assist with payroll-related reporting, including tax filings, retirement contributions, and other deductions.
- Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll policies.
- Support audits and compliance reviews by preparing documentation as needed.
- Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate processing of new hires, terminations, and changes in employment status.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Experience in payroll processing, accounting.
- USPS-R Experience Required.
- Knowledge of payroll systems, tax regulations, and wage and hour laws.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and payroll software.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
Work Environment:
Office setting, including but not limited to computer and data entry work.
May require additional hours during payroll deadlines or audits.
EEO Disclaimer
Findlay City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
Posted on: 11/11/2025
Expiration: 11/30/2025