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Bookkeeper/Payroll @ Mokena School District 159

Mokena, IllinoisOnsiteFull-time
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Primary Objective:

• Assist Chief School Business Official, Director of Human Resources, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent by performing payroll duties, which include, but are not limited to; acting as a liaison between District Office and parents, staff, and community members with an awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (Associates/Bachelors degree preferred)

• Work well with minimal supervision

• Able to effectively and efficiently prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail

• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Friendly and professional attitude as well as discretion in matters relating to students, parents, staff members and office business matters

• Work well with others

• Computer skills necessary, including being proficient in Microsoft Office & Google programs

• Adept at learning and using other related software and web-based programs

Critical Attributes:

• Friendly and professional attitude as well as discretion in matters relating to students, parents, staff members, and office business matters

• Work well with minimal supervision and able to effectively and efficiently prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously

• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail

Accountable to:

• Chief School Business Official

Essential Job Functions:

• Enter and process payroll in Skyward program every two weeks

• Send payroll for direct deposit, taxes, TRS, IMRF electronically

• Adjust the final payroll of the month for insurance benefits

• Remain current on state and federal payroll and pension regulations

• Adjust insurance over $50,000 for the end of year payroll

• Process and maintain attendance for employees daily in to Skyward

• Enter bank deposits in Skyward program each month

• Send via e-mail new timesheets to the timekeepers

• Process all payroll deductions for employees (union dues, 403b, etc.)

• Coordinate purchase orders for other departments (B&G, transportation, etc.) ensuring the proper budget account numbers on incoming invoices

• Assist with monitoring and tracking Fund 21 (referendum for B&G) income & expenses

• Maintain inventory lists, updating with new equipment purchases, and submit to appraisal company for annual update

• Act as a backup for daily deposits, fee waivers, monthly ACH charges, reconciling deposit ledgers, RevTrak registration payments, and fees in Skyward

• Assist with transportation scheduling and routing

• Assist Chief School Business Official with Request for Proposal (RFP) process

• Update/Maintain outside vendor contracts

• Maintain information and files on insurance related matters for liability insurance, including student accident claims, school board legal liability, certificate of insurance, treasurer's bond

• Provide salary and benefit data to complete Fairbanks claim

• Serve as a backup for the Bookkeeper / Accounts Payable

• Performs additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bending, carrying, climbing, lifting, pushing-pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking

• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 30 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Includes extremes of temperature and humidity

• Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases

Terms of Employment:

• 244 Working days, 8.0 hours per day

• 16 Paid holidays

• 260 Total paid days @$27.25 per hour equates to $56,680 annually

Benefits:

• Per the MCSA Contract

FLSA Status:

• Hourly/Non-Exempt

Skills

Support StaffAccounting/Bookkeeping

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