Payroll Manager

$52,458 - $86,549/Yr

Dinwiddie County Public Schools

Full-time - Mid Level

Educational Services

About the position

The Payroll Manager position at Dinwiddie County Public Schools involves performing skilled technical work related to the preparation, maintenance, and processing of payroll and associated records. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate payroll calculations, which include wages, overtime, supplemental pay, and various deductions. The Payroll Manager will be responsible for resolving payroll issues, maintaining direct deposit and tax-related records, and reconciling vendor payments associated with payroll withholding. The position requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including local, state, and federal agencies regarding payroll-related matters. In this role, the Payroll Manager will process payroll for all school employees, manage payroll accounts, and handle various payroll-related tasks such as entering pay changes, processing deductions, and preparing tax filings. The position also involves preparing financial and statistical reports, maintaining benefit files, and ensuring compliance with established policies and regulations. The work is performed under the limited supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, and the Payroll Manager may provide training to clerical staff as needed. This is a full-time, 12-month position that requires a high school diploma or GED, along with relevant experience in payroll processing and financial record maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Processes payroll for all school employees, managing payroll accounts and entering pay changes, transfers, and deductions.
• Prepares and uploads direct deposits and applicable tax filings electronically, and processes checks for benefits and deductions.
• Maintains direct deposit and tax-related records, and reconciles vendor payments associated with payroll withholding.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves complaints regarding payroll and deductions, ensuring compliance with established policies and regulations.
• Communicates with local, state, and federal agencies related to garnishments and tax liens, preparing necessary transmittals of funds.
• Prepares financial and statistical reports on a periodic basis, compiling and analyzing data from various sources.
• Maintains Virginia Retirement System and other benefit files, reporting information as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with coursework in accounting or a related field.
• Moderate experience involving processing and maintaining payroll and financial records, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to maintain complex financial records and prepare reports and statements accurately.
• General knowledge of payroll tax withholding laws and bookkeeping terminology and methods.
• Skill in the use of computer equipment and related software applications, such as timekeeping software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with payroll tax withholding laws and legal requirements for court-ordered deductions.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance