Overview
Payroll and Benefits Specialist Jobs in Minot, USA at Young World Physical Education
Payroll and Benefits Specialist – Temporary
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description
Part‑time, temporary position.
7 hours/day.
Summary
Under basic supervision, performs technical payroll accounting functions, administers employee benefits programs, and maintains technical and accounting records for MPS; researches, reconciles, and assures the accuracy of the payroll ledgers and accounts; assists employees with benefits issues, and provides customer service within scope of authority.
Essential Functions
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Processes payroll, benefits, and technical transactions, in compliance with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures; exercises high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Compiles and reviews payroll, benefits, and related data; validates data, enters data into computer systems, and maintains payroll and benefits database; assures the accuracy of the payroll records.
- Reviews source documents for compliance to rules and regulations; determines proper handling of payroll and technical transactions within designated limits; reports discrepancies.
- Checks payroll and benefits documents for validity and accuracy of information; performs mathematical calculations; reviews and reconciles transactions and records, and corrects errors as required.
- Collects payroll, benefits, and administrative information and compiles data for reports; identifies and researches payroll issues, and recommends solutions; prepares and distributes required reports.
- Prepares payrolls for review, approval, and submittal to the Business Manager; generates technical payroll reports for government agencies; tracks and updates employee information for taxes and benefit deductions, wage assignments, retirement, and other payments.
- Interprets and explains employee benefits policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; works with employees to explain benefits enrollment options, and assists with forms and change procedures; assists with open enrollments, onboarding new employees, and processing exiting employees.
- Provides information and assistance to employees as authorized; responds to requests for information, and attempts to resolve them by researching files and records within the scope of authority; refers matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.
- Maintains computer time‑keeping system for payroll management; trains users as needed; calculates and reports federal and state payroll taxes; reconciles all quarterly payroll tax.
- Oversees the work of assigned staff, and verifies compliance with MPS policies and procedures.
- Supports the relationship between the Minot Public School District and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and District staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, client records, and District information; follows compliance rules governing child abuse; performs related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, training, and experience guidelines:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field; and three years payroll accounting and benefits program experience, preferably with a public sector agency; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of
- MPS organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
- Principles and practices of municipal finance and records management.
- General accounting standards, policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Payroll accounting rules, regulations, methods, and procedures.
- State and federal regulations governing payroll and benefits accounting functions, including North Dakota Century Code § 71.
- Business and personal computers, spreadsheet software applications, and specialized accounting software applications.
Skills
- Understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, and applicable federal and state rules and regulations for payroll accounting.
- Verifying and reconciling payroll information, and maintaining payroll documentation and…
Title: Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Company: Young World Physical Education
Location: Minot, USA
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