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The School District Of Philadelphia

Payroll Processor II

The School District Of Philadelphia, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117

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Job Description

This is a full-time 12-month, PFT represented position. The salary grade is 0020 which starts at $35,035 for new PFT members.

Title : Payroll Processor II

Department:

Facilities Management and Services

Reports To:

Administrative Superior

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city's more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?

Job Summary

This is a full performance clerical payroll processing that will report to the Office of Procurement Services and Capital Programs. The District is seeking a Payroll Processor to provide compliance checks and reports on certified payroll and M/WBE hiring submitted by contractors and subcontractors working on District Capital Improvement Projects and Programs. This Payroll Processor will submit monthly reports on certified payroll, in electronic and paper form, to enable the District to monitor compliance with Davis-Bacon Act and other prevailing wage statutes. The role will include auditing of certified payrolls through to the current day. This role will also be expected to support internal payroll entry and auditing for Procurement Services and Capital Programs if needed.

Essential Functions

Examines records, transactions, and other related documents to obtain information. Reviews and analyzes problems. Notifies all concerned and involved parties of findings and solutions. Provides assistance to employees with respect to payroll related problems. When necessary, refers problems to appropriate District personnel for resolution; follows-up with staff in other offices to ensure that customer complaints are handled in a timely manner and to the satisfaction of the complainant. Provides assistance to lower level processing clerks. Report any non-compliant wages, rates or benefits that will be included in the monthly report in a summary page at the beginning of the report, and will be communicated by email to the School District's Office of Small Business Development. Reports all employee position information. Ensures that forms WH-347 "Certified Payroll" (2 pages) and Form WH-347 "Supplement to Payroll (Workforce)" are submitted with the contractor's payment request monthly. When necessary, provide detailed information regarding various fringe benefit plans and programs, including records that show the plan or program has been communicated in writing to the laborers and mechanics affected. When necessary, provide, detailed information regarding approved apprenticeship or trainee programs. Additional Functions

Maintains records and files; files completed work assignments. Performs related work as required. Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Four years of full-time, paid computerized payroll processing experience. Preferred Experience

Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Finance, Construction, Purchasing, Business, Education, or Comparable Area of Study.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

All specialties

•Demonstrated knowledge of: standard payroll regulations, practices and procedures. computerized payroll processing activities. •Demonstrated ability to:

handle difficult situations in a professional and courteous manner. learn to interpret and apply contractual provisions as related to payroll operations. maintain accurate records. learn EXCEL and prepare spreadsheets. effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.