Director of Payroll

Professional Vacancy Richardson ISD
POSITION:
DIRECTOR – PAYROLL SERVICES
REPORTS TO:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – FINANCE
CONTRACT PERIOD:

261 daYS – 12 MONTHS Position Control # 741|003|S|100

PAY GRADE:

APS SALARY RANGE: $100, 723 – $111,214

QUALIFICATIONS and special skills:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements relating to payroll issues and reports
• Knowledge of payroll accounting and auditing principles
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency skills in keyboarding and file maintenance
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
• Ability to supervise personnel

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and control payroll preparation and production, including regular, special, and supplemental payrolls. Ensure adherence to standards and procedures, and take steps to correct problems, delays, and inaccuracies.
• Develop and implement payroll procedures to ensure timely processing of payroll and the applicable payment of all benefits and payroll deductions.
• Ensure accuracy of payroll data input and calculations, balancing each payroll prior to check disbursement.
• Control payment of all liabilities generated through payroll, including taxes, Teacher Retirement System (TRS) deposits, insurance.
• Coordinate payroll operations with other accounting and data processing units, confer with other administrative and technical staff regarding changes and new systems, and participate in developing, implementing, and testing procedures.
• Process and resolve direct deposit and other banking interactions.
• Select, train, evaluate, and supervise payroll staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline and dismissal.
• Interface with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding payroll-related issues. Assist with the equitable resolution of complaints, concerns, and problems in the area of payroll.
• Work cooperatively with human resources and business services to process hiring, leave, terminations, and other employment-related issues.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including auditable records.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/risd/OnlineApp/default.aspx. The application must be complete and three electronic reference forms must be received to be considered. Applicants who have previously applied in AppliTrack must update their application once per year by securing updated references.

Applicants will be contacted if an interview is needed.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: until filled

APPROVED: DATE: 12/11/19

Christopher B. Goodson, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $100,723.00 to $111,214.00 /year

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented — results-focused with strong performance culture
• Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift