Payroll Director jobs in Amarillo, TX

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage payroll activities of the district. Develop and implement payroll procedures to ensure timely processing of payroll and the applicable payment of all benefits and payroll deductions. Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Communicate frequently with employees, administrators, and outside agencies. Maintains proper security and confidentiality. Coordinate with HR, the district leave program according to established policy, rule, and regulations.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements relating to payroll issues and reports.

Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner.

Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets and databases.

Strong organization skills.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency skills in keyboarding and file maintenance.

Responsibilities:

1. Supervise 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.

2. Ensure accuracy of payroll data input and calculations, balancing each payroll prior to check disbursement.

3. Process payment of all liabilities generated through payroll, including taxes, Teacher Retirement System (TRS) deposits, insurance, etc.

4. Coordinate payroll operations with other accounting and data processing units, confer with other administrative and technical staff regarding changes and new systems.

5. Process and resolve direct deposit and other banking interactions.

6. Calculate employee wages, salaries, hours worked, overtime pay, and determine withholdings, deductions, and net pay.

7. Prepare paychecks and maintain employee payroll history.

8. Prepare and submit payroll reports and forms including those required by Internal Revenue Service, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Retirement System, Federal Insurance Contributors’ Act (FICA), Medicare, and Workers’ Compensation Commission.

The responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of all .