About this role
West Bolivar Consolidated School District P.O Box 189, Rosedale, MS 38769 Phone: (662) 759-3525 Fax: (662) 759-6316 POSITION TITLE: PAYROLL & BENEFITS CLERK SUPERVISOR: BUSINESS MANAGER PAYMENT RATE: WBCSD CLASSIFIED & ADMINISTRATIVE PAY GRADE SCALE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree preferred and/or equivalent experience.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to organize materials and maintain accurate records.
• Working knowledge of office equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of federal and state employment laws
• Detail oriented.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Post salary and hourly wages for the purpose of insuring accuracy of each employee's base salary.
• Gather and compute hourly time cards for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing.
• Post and manage leave to ensure that each employee is aware of his/her leave available and leave used.
• Post and process all payroll withholdings for the purpose of accountability of items withheld from each employee's check.
• Enter monthly payroll for the purpose of ensuring that employees are paid accurately and timely, and that all accounting procedures are maintained.
• Cut and distribute checks for the purpose of authorizing timely payment.
• Cut voucher checks for payroll deductions to ensure accurate accounting.
• Run monthly reports for the purpose of ensuring records are current and to provide an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Call in state, federal, unemployment and PERS withholdings for the purpose of providing necessary information to local, state, and federal agencies.
• Process salary protection claims for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing.
• Complete quarterly, yearly tax and PERS reports to ensure records are current and provide an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Print and distribute W2 information for the purpose of ensuring that all employees receive the proper information to complete any State and Federal forms.
• Process annual open enrollment sheets for the purpose of communicating current benefit information to the district's employees.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-pace, high-intensive work environment. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: At will PERFORMANCE REVIEW: Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Mississippi Statutes and Board of Education Policy. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually. Terms of Employment: 232-day contract and salary will be established by the Board of Education.