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Payroll/Benefits Specialist

Announcement of vacancy - non-contract at-will position. Position payroll/benefits specialist, district office 8 hours/day, 260 days/year starting date December 1, 2025. Salary $30.97/hour hours 7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Job description: under the direction of the business manager, perform all tasks required of the payroll and benefits office including, but not limited to: process and maintain payroll for all district employees; calculate and verify wages, deductions, and withholdings; ensure timely and accurate submission of payroll reports; manage employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, retirement, and other voluntary benefits; assist employees with benefit enrollment and changes; reconcile benefit billings; ensure compliance with state and federal payroll and benefit regulations; maintain accurate payroll and benefit records within the employee management system; assist with leave tracking and reporting; prepare and distribute W-2s, 1095s, and related tax documents; maintain confidentiality; communicate in a positive manner; and work cooperatively with staff, administrators, and outside agencies.

Qualifications: 1. Five (5) years of job-related experience or post-secondary education in the area of payroll, accounting, or business administration. 2. Proficiency in computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs. Ability to operate standard office equipment. 3. Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, with the ability to deal pleasantly and tactfully with the public, employees, and agency representatives. 4. Experience in payroll processing, benefits administration, and data management with the ability to prepare and maintain accurate and detailed records and reports. 5. Knowledge of state and federal payroll, tax and employment regulations preferred. 6. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, adjust to flexible work assignments, work accurately with attention to detail, meet deadlines, and work effectively in an environment with interruptions 7. Ability to perform basic math functions to calculate hourly wages, deductions and compensation rates. 8. High school diploma or equivalent with post high school education or training in payroll, accounting, or human resources desired.

Closing date November 14, 2025. Apply online Candidate hired will be required to submit proof of identity and employment eligibility. A criminal history check is required at the employees expense.

An equal opportunity employer-educator. The Moscow School District does not discriminate against any individual in the United States on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, physical characteristics, sex stereotyping, transgender status, and gender identity), marital status, national origin (including limited English proficiency), socioeconomic status, age, disability, or political affiliation or belief.

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