Payroll Technician

Job Summary

The Payroll Technician keeps payroll records, makes updates, assists in check production, and answers payroll related questions. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

Job Requirements

The following are required:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent and courses in bookkeeping.
2. Five years of experience in financial record keeping work.
3. Payroll experience.
4. Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and machines.
5. Knowledge of financial record keeping, bargaining agreements, and individual contracts.
6. Experience in the use of computers for payroll and record keeping.
7. Ability to work independently and maintain productive working relationships with others through teamwork.
8. Ability to type and operate 10-key calculator by touch.
9. Ability to work well under stress caused by constant deadlines.
10. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality concerning all sensitive pay records.

The following is preferred:

1. Ability to make calculations and summarize them with speed and accuracy.

Essential Job Functions

1. Performs record keeping operations related to the Anchorage School District's payroll activities.
2. Researches and answers payroll questions.
3. Maintains and updates employee data in relation to pay, deductions, and contributions.
4. Compiles, arranges, posts, and verifies all computer input on all substitute employees in relation to all employment data, salary, and adjustments.
5. Oversees printing of checks and advices to ensure proper routing and delivery.
6. Ensures that timecards are timely and communicates with all units on deadlines and special processing.
7. Works with the payroll coordinators for accurate preparation, maintenance, and balancing procedures for each payroll regarding accounting interface and payroll master file totals.
8. Provides backup to other payroll functions such as payroll assistants, as assigned.

The Anchorage School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.