Payroll Accountant

Job description
Hagen Administration Center; 301 Hagen St Sterling, CO 80751

40.00 hours/week, non-exempt 260 days

Salary: $51,18+ - $67,122; negotiable depending on experience

Benefits: Medical/Vision/Dental/Life/A&D/FSA/PTO/Voluntary Supplemental Plans

Job Goal: To contribute to staff morale by the prompt and accurate handling of all payroll matters. Essential Functions: Performance Responsibilities:
• Setup and maintain online time and leave tracking system; act as primary contact for employees and payroll vendors.
• Train employees in proper use of the online time and leave tracking system.
• Troubleshoot errors; correct employee errors or work with vendors to resolve as needed.
• Receive, compute and prepare payments for all payrolls, making deductions as needed.
• Prepare and maintain reports and check for proper agencies covering all deductions.
• Prepare all tax forms relating to payroll matters. Federal, State Income Tax, Colorado Unemployment and Colorado PERA
• Calculate garnishments and submit payment to proper agencies.
• Communicate with employees and supervisors regarding time sheets, pay rates, and payroll questions.
• Maintain understanding of fund accounting and validity of expenditures under specific funds and grants as applicable.
• Understand and coordinate direct deposit processes with banking institutions.
• Provide appropriate information requested by financial institutions, social services, social security, or other valid requests for employment verification.
• Serve as backup for other business office positions as needed, temporarily assuming all related duties and expectations.
• Collaborate with other district employees as requested.
• Perform duties as requested by supervisor or Superintendent.
Qualifications and Education Requirements: 1. Accounting or payroll experience in a medium to large workforce; related degree/certification preferred.
• Competent use of computers, financial software and business machines. Infinite Vision software preferred, not mandadory.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Essential Functions: Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Busy office with fluctuation of workload based on pay periods; ability to calmly answer staff questions regarding paychecks. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, adding machines and facsimile. Job duties would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand as necessary. Evaluation Process: Performance will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Additional Notation: All staff are to be cognizant of policies regarding confidentiality. All District Board of Education policies may be viewed from the District’s website.

Sterling is located in Logan County in the Northeastern corner of Colorado on Interstate 76 alongside the Platte River. Having the largest population, approximately 14,6++ (2020), in Logan County and much of the surrounding area, Sterling offers shopping, restaurants, numerous parks, a recreation center, access to medical care and is located near North Sterling Reservoir. Sterling is approximately 1 1/2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from Denver and the front range (I-25 corridor).

RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and two preschools and serves approximately 2,100 students in the Sterling and Iliff/Crook areas, employing about 400 staff. RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for productive, successful lives beyond school through a balanced curriculum, activities, community experiences, global awareness, high expectations and interaction among students, parents and community. Visit the District website at www.re1valleyschools.org for more information including updated job postings and salary schedules.

RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, ****** orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.