Payroll Specialist at Helendale School District
About the Employer
Helendale is a small, tight knit locality of 5,000 residents in Southern California’s high desert alongside historic Route 66. The community is known for its outstanding recreational opportunities, including off-roading, golfing, hiking, swimming and a multitude of water sports including kayaking on Silver Lakes. Helendale is just a short drive to the cities of Apple Valley, Victorville and Barstow with their expanded opportunities for shopping, dining and medical services. Helendale’s location also makes for an easy drive to Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Palm Springs and Las Vegas. Major airports are available in Ontario and Las Vegas. Helendale sits at an altitude of 2,400 feet and experiences warm days and cool nights throughout the year. Temperature extremes can range from freezing at night in the depth of winter to summer temperatures around 100 degrees on the warmest days. The climate has low humidity year-round.
Job Summary
Job Summary
POSITION DETAILS Helendale School District is seeking a qualified individual for a full-time Payroll position. Under general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent/CBO, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for coordinating, delegating, performing and leading all responsible accounting and clerical work in connection with both Certificated and Classified school district payrolls, benefits and other related areas, including taxes and insurances; ensure work is completed accurately, timely and professionally; perform other job related duties as required. The position provides personnel with assistance and guidance regarding District payroll policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. ABOUT THE DISTRICT Helendale is a small, tight knit locality of 6,000 residents in Southern California’s high desert alongside historic Route 66. The community is known for its outstanding recreational opportunities, including off-roading, golfing, hiking, swimming, and a multitude of water sports including kayaking on Silver Lakes. Helendale is just a short drive to the cities of Apple Valley, Victorville, and Barstow with their expanded opportunities for shopping, dining, and medical services. Helendale’s location also makes for an easy drive to Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Palm Springs, and Las Vegas. Major airports are available in Ontario and Las Vegas. Helendale School District offers a diverse educational environment with a focus on providing quality education to its students. The district encompasses the Academy of Careers and Exploration, Helendale Elementary, Independence Charter Academy, and Riverview Middle School, catering to grades Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade. The district also oversees four independent charter schools that are within San Bernardino County or adjoining counties.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Education: Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade, supplemented by courses in typing, business correspondence, bookkeeping and office methods Experience: One (1) year paid, full time employment and/or experience in the preparation and maintenance of financial or statistical records involving payroll, preferred Knowledge of: Modern methods and practices in financial record keeping; operation of modern office methods, procedures and machinery, including computers, spreadsheets, and word processing. Knowledge of Excel and Financial 2000 preferred Ability to: Perform clerical work without continuous supervision; make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; prepare clear and accurate financial summaries and reports; operate modern calculator and standard office machines, establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationship with others, train new team members; lead, inspire, and communicate effectively Skills: Typing; 50 wpm (adjusted for errors), passing score on written HSD Payroll exam
Required Documents MUST be attached to your application for it to be considered complete. Proof of High School Graduation Typing Certificate of at least 50 w.p.m. A list of three (3) Professional References Three current (within the last 2 years) and signed letters of recommendation from colleagues, administrators and/or Board Members If these items are not all included, your application will not move on to the next round in the hiring process.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current (within the last 2 years) and signed letters of recommendation from colleagues, administrators and/or Board Members )
- Proof of HS Graduation
- Typing Certificate (50 W.P.M )
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Education: Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade, supplemented by courses in typing, business correspondence, bookkeeping and office methods Experience: One (1) year paid, full time employment and/or experience in the preparation and maintenance of financial or statistical records involving payroll, preferred Knowledge of: Modern methods and practices in financial record keeping; operation of modern office methods, procedures and machinery, including computers, spreadsheets, and word processing. Knowledge of Excel and Financial 2000 preferred Ability to: Perform clerical work without continuous supervision; make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; prepare clear and accurate financial summaries and reports; operate modern calculator and standard office machines, establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationship with others, train new team members; lead, inspire, and communicate effectively Skills: Typing; 50 wpm (adjusted for errors), passing score on written HSD Payroll exam
Required Documents MUST be attached to your application for it to be considered complete. Proof of High School Graduation Typing Certificate of at least 50 w.p.m. A list of three (3) Professional References Three current (within the last 2 years) and signed letters of recommendation from colleagues, administrators and/or Board Members If these items are not all included, your application will not move on to the next round in the hiring process.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current (within the last 2 years) and signed letters of recommendation from colleagues, administrators and/or Board Members )
- Proof of HS Graduation
- Typing Certificate (50 W.P.M )